About Georgian Court University:
Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts core and a special concern for women. A forward-thinking university that supports diversity and academic excellence, Georgian Court serves more than 2,500 students of all faiths and backgrounds in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Anchored by the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, service, and justice, GCU offers a personalized and supportive learning environment within a technologically advanced university setting. With an average class size of just 15, GCU students work side by side with dedicated professors, who are leaders in their respective fields. Students can choose from over 29 undergraduate and 9 graduate degree programs.
The university, originally founded as a women’s college, has served women and men in graduate and evening programs since the 1970s. University officials announced in May 2012 that Georgian Court will become fully coeducational by Fall 2013. Looking back on over 100 years of academic excellence, Georgian Court University embraces its rich history while growing to meet the unique needs of today’s diverse student population.
The university’s main campus is located at 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, which is also a National Historic Landmark. Georgian Court also offers classes at One Woodbridge Center in Woodbridge and at the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity in Wall.
Job Description:
Summary:
This position provides the vision for the modern university library that combines the traditional roles of the academic library with the increasing place of electronic information technologies in an environment that fosters collaborative, active learning and the integration of academic and student life. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty status. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2013.
The 44,000 square foot Sister Mary Joseph Cunningham Library, opened in 1993, has more than 600,000 items in various formats, several computer labs, Learning Commons areas, the university archives, the Thomas Merton Collection, and an instructional materials center containing juvenile literature and curriculum materials. The library building also houses the Student Success Center (including tutoring, testing, learning center, disabilities accommodations, Educational Opportunity Fund) and a NASA Educator Resource Center. The Director supervises 5 professional librarians, 9 full-time staff members and a number of part-time staff members.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage all aspects of library operations: budget, personnel, services, program planning, development and assessment, facilities and equipment.
- Implement university vision through long-range planning.
- Plan and implement new and enhanced user-services, including information literacy and remote access for populations at off-campus instructional locations.
- Manage the transformation of the library into a collaborative, active learning space where content, technology and services intersect to support and enhance student learning and the university’s plan to integrate academic and student life.
- Create library policies in collaboration with library faculty members.
- Coordinate and participate in collection development and management of library collections
- Collaborate with Office of Information Technology on integration of emerging technologies and provision of electronic resources to the university community.
- Lead in an open and collaborative manner.
- Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
- Perform other duties as needed, such as reference service.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association and an earned second master’s/advanced degree.
- Minimum five years collegiate library experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including two years in a supervisory role.
- Effectiveness in leadership, management and decision-making in a collegial environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in academic librarianship and in higher education.
- Experience with assessment and strategic planning.
- Experience with library consortia.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, the latest technological applications in libraries (such as discovery systems) and their use to advance teaching, research and learning.
- Experience in information literacy initiatives.
- Evidence of continuing scholarship and professional participation.
- Commitment to making the library into a more collaborative, active learning space and to working with other academic units to collaboratively provide services to students.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with library staff, faculty, students, and administrators.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
Anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2013.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online by the deadline. Create a Georgian Court University Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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