Director of Library Services
- Leads strategic planning and continuous innovation in library services, developing and submitting proposals for service enhancements based on data-informed needs assessments and usage projections.
- Supervises all full-time and part-time library personnel; oversees staffing plans, professional development, and service coverage in coordination with operational staff; ensures appropriate training and technical support.
- Serves as the primary liaison between the library and college leadership, fostering clear communication and alignment with institutional priorities.
- Ensures the design and delivery of information literacy instruction for students, faculty, and staff in multiple formats (course-integrated, workshops, and individual support).
- Oversees the timely and accurate acquisition, cataloging, processing, and circulation of library resources in accordance with professional standards.
- Develops and manages the library budget; prepares budget requests aligned with operational needs and ensures fiscal responsibility within approved parameters.
- Leads collection development in collaboration with faculty and staff, selecting and evaluating resources in accordance with approved guidelines and promoting awareness and use of library collections.
- Provides instruction and support related to library technologies and digital resources.
- Implements ongoing assessment and evaluation of library services, using findings to inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
- Ensures effective operation of the integrated library system (e.g., Alma) and the preservation and accessibility of essential records and materials.
- Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, system, and institutional policies, including accurate and timely reporting requirements.
- Maintains current knowledge of library science, emerging technologies, and best practices to support high-quality services.
- Participates in professional organizations and maintains appropriate memberships to support professional engagement and institutional visibility.
- Works regularly in the library—both physical and virtual environments—providing direct reference, class visits, campus-wide library instruction, and user support as a practicing librarian to remain connected to user needs and service delivery.
- Represents the college on the KCTCS Library Services Peer Team and serves on institutional and system committees as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the library and institutional priorities