Library Services Director jobs in Fargo, ND

The librarian holds primary responsibility for oversight of library collections, including budget management and development of print and digital collections. The librarian promotes a culture of accessibility, diversity, innovation, and ethical practices in leading the library’s collections, collaborating with librarians and staff to build and manage diverse collections that support teaching and learning. Using evidence-based collection development and management strategies, the librarian proactively develops and leads effective approaches to managing print and electronic collections. The librarian coordinates with the systems librarian to ensure consistent access across vendor systems, WMS, and campus systems, and collaborates with the library director on related aspects of library administration and operations. This role oversees information management services and supervises staff members that support that work. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Services and Operations/Library Director, the incumbent will assist the Dean/Library Director in ensuring smooth operations of the library. The incumbent will be student-centered, committed to continuous improvement and collegial collaboration, and will contribute to the mission and strategic vision of the college.

1. Serve as assistant library director, with primary responsibility for managing the library collections budget.

• Consult with grants officer, school deans, and other administrators on grant funding to support library collections.

2. Oversee library digital collections.

• Promote training and professional development opportunities provided by vendors related to e-resources and library collections.

3. Coordinate management of print collections, in consultation with Access Services.

• Consult with college archivist on management of old, rare, and valuable collections in archives and special collections.

4. Oversee information management services, including supervision of Serials Coordinator and Acquisitions/Cataloging Coordinator.

5. Serve as liaison to selected departments and interdisciplinary programs in the college’s three schools, depending on experience and interests.

6. In the absence of the dean/director, provide operational support to facilitate the smooth functioning of library services, to ensure the centrality of the library in student academic achievement, advancement in teaching and learning, and student-faculty intellectual engagement.

7. Collaborate with systems librarian on technical support issues, overlap between Eresources, WMS/Discovery, A-Z List, and EZProx7. Assist with the collection and preparation of data for surveys, reports, and assessments.

This is a 12-month staff position, with PTO accrual. The librarian will receive an administrative faculty appointment, with rights and privileges of faculty in accordance with the Concordia College faculty handbook.