Director of Library Services, Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus
Tarrant County College is looking for a Director of Library Services for the Northeast Campus. Reporting to the Northeast Dean of Learning Commons, the Director of Library Services works in collaboration with library directors, library staff, faculty, and stakeholders across the College to lead and manage the library in alignment with the Learning Commons service model. This includes the development of partnerships, programs, services, policies, budget, and assessment so that it contributes successfully to the vision and mission of the library.
This position works in support of Tarrant County College's mission to provide affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning. Working within the one college model, this campus-based position, also works collaboratively with the other Directors of Library Services and the rest of the Learning Commons leadership on district initiatives and projects with a focus on student retention and success. TCCD is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with physical locations across Tarrant County with five physical locations in Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, and online at TCC's Connect Campus. Below is a summary of the job posting and relevant links related to the position:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Develops goals and mission of the libraries; works with other members of the libraries to meet the goals and missions of the libraries and the college
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Reviews, revises, and maintains appropriate guidelines and procedures to insure the efficient and effective operation of the libraries
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Plans, directs, and evaluates all aspects of the operation of the campus library in support of TCC's one college learning commons approach to student academic support services
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Develops, analyzes, and coordinates departmental budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer approved budget
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Contributes to the continued planning, development and continuous improvement of the library and learning commons services, technologies, and collections
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Keeps current on changing professional practices and advancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, and academic technology; participates in local, state, regional and national library and learning organizations
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Provides creative and effective leadership in building and maintaining community relations with a broad and diverse audience including faculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community to promote the learning commons and the college, and present a positive image of the college's libraries and academic support services
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Communicates with college constituents, community, and administration on library and learning commons issues
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Maintains the library environments; contributes to planning for new or renovated facilities
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Actively participates in college-wide conversation on student engagement and success
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Provides general supervision of the campus library and contributes to TCC's model of Service Excellence via external community organizations and associations, regular and punctual attendance at the worksite, and completion of training and professional development, and supports the mission and values of the College.
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Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
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Five (5) years of demonstrated progressively responsible experience within a technology driven library or learning commons
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One (1) years' experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others; leading projects or processes)
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Post master's graduate education with emphasis on higher education or library services
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Experience working with higher education students and student services teams, demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy
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Active participation in local, state, regional, or national library and learning organizations
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Experience applying academic technologies and re-imagined learning commons spaces and services to best support the teaching and learning process in physical and online classrooms
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Mark Gottschalk
Dean of Learning Commons, SE Campus
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth TX
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