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Head of Access Services, Paul Robeson Library Non Tenure Track

Head of Access Services, Paul Robeson Library Non Tenure Track

Rutgers University Libraries Job Location: New Jersey Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 09-18-2019

September 12, 2019 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 19FA2043 TITLE: Head of Access Services, Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University Libraries Rank: Librarian of Practice II or III POSITION SUMMARY: Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) seeks a dynamic, creative, and experienced individual for the Access Services department. This position reports to the Director of Paul Robeson Library. Under the direction of the Director of Paul Robeson Library the successful candidate will provide overall administrative management and supervision of the Robeson Library day-to-day operations and performance of the Access Services Department comprised of circulation, reserves, document delivery, interlibrary loan/resource sharing, collection maintenance and management, student workers coordination, assessment and quality control, space, facilities and security coordination, and marketing/outreach. The position directly supervises a total of six union employees, plus hourly staff and student workers. This position serves as liaison for Paul Robeson Library Access Services across the Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) system, all offices and schools on the Rutgers-Camden campus and works directly with the Libraries Central Human Resources and Budgeting Office. While final authority rests with the Director of the Robeson Library, the individual is expected to develop and propose policy, ensuring compliance with university and library best practices and shape an overall philosophy of Access Services at Robeson library. This position is responsible for providing recommendations to the Director related to organizational and strategic planning for related areas and working with the Director to discuss priorities & vision for Access Services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Hires, trains, directs, and supervises full time unionized staff and part-time workers. Oversees staff scheduling. Analyzes and implements changes to work-flows and procedures, develops and revises procedure manuals. Writes job descriptions, evaluates staff performance and completes performance appraisal reviews. Oversees the Federal Work Study program. Approves requests for time off and oversees payroll preparation. Serves on and may lead teams that recommend policy, proposes plans and implements direction of the library or service unit, and implement projects. Resolves operational and patron issues. Provides oversight, facilitation, and supervision of facilities management, planning and evaluation. Ensures the security, functionality, and availability of the building, equipment, and library collections. Stays abreast of budgetary needs and provides expenditure reports. Collects and analyzes a variety of data and information. Performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings for annual, midyear, and project reports for Access Services. Performs special projects to assist the work of the Paul Robeson Library Director and other duties as assigned. May be involved with major event design, promotion, and implementation as needed. Coordinates professional development events for staff, to model and maintain high quality, user-centric standards of service. Assists the Director with the facilitation of staff meetings as directed. Job includes some evenings and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent. Minimum 2 year’s supervisory experience. Preferred: Demonstrated proficiency with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo. Supervisory experience with unionized employees and bargaining unit agreements a plus. Experience with assessment of user services. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. SALARY/STATUS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. BENEFITS: Faculty status, twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually. LIBRARY PROFILE: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. With more than half of the incoming student class self-identifying as non-Caucasian, Rutgers is committed to advancing, promoting, and advocating for inclusiveness, diversity, and equity. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Big Ten, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance—the nation’s premier higher education consortium of top tier research institutions. Rutgers University is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of National Science Foundation funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM disciplines. Rutgers University Libraries are the intellectual center of the university—serving all members of the university community, supporting all disciplines, and playing a key role in advancing student learning and faculty research. The Libraries serve all institutions that make up Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Rutgers University–Newark, Rutgers University–Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of about 300, who are committed to developing innovations in undergraduate support, information control, and digital initiatives. Rutgers University Libraries operate with a budget of $34 million and have outstanding collections, especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. Collectively, the Libraries’ holdings include more than 4.8 million volumes. The Libraries hold memberships in ARL, CNI, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, VALEnj, SPARC, and the Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions (COAPI); use Alma and OCLC as primary bibliographic utilities; and utilize a Fedora-based institutional respository. The Paul Robeson Library supports all the undergraduate and graduate programs of Rutgers University– Camden, except law. In addition, through a contractual agreement, the Paul Robeson Library provides library services to students at the Camden campuses of Camden County College and Rowan University. Located in Southern New Jersey, the campus of Rutgers University–Camden is across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and is within driving distance of the New Jersey shore and New York City. For more information, please visit the Rutgers University Libraries website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu or the Paul Robeson Library website: https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/robeson TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES: http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/100564 All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.

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