Institutional Research Director - Assistant jobs in Leominster, MA

The Assistant Director and Head of Research, Teaching & Collections (RTC) is a key figure in the library's leadership structure, reporting directly to the Director of Library Services. He/she provides senior  leadership within the RTC department, overseeing and mentoring librarians directly. Works closely with the Director and other leaders, contributing to the development of library-wide policies and strategies. Specifically, crafting strategic policies for the department/area by gathering input from RTC staff and affiliated librarians. Supports and enables initiatives across all segments of RTC, including branch librarians, and advocates for their interests. Fosters collaborative efforts across the campus, particularly with faculty, aiming to integrate library research and instructional programs. Provides strategic vision for developing academic collections that align with the library and college's mission. This involves collaborating with Content and Metadata Services and liaison librarians. Leads assessment efforts for RTC, working with the Office of Assessment, and promotes outreach efforts to engage the Holy Cross community with RTC services and library collections. Coordinates library collaboration with academic offices and programs, especially those involved in instructional and curricular activities. Provides expertise in research, instruction, and collection development. Serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments, advising on collections and resources. Participates in facilities planning, considering emerging pedagogical practices and collection building needs. Engages in ongoing professional development, scholarly publishing, and stays updated on best practices in the field.

 

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