Director, Library and Information Services

Job Duties

Position Profile :



Under the direction of the Dean, Academic Affairs, the Director, Library and Information Services, leads and administers all aspects of library services and resources in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and service. The Director serves as a member of the Academic Affairs administrative team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative leadership and direction for the District’s Library.
• Plan, implement, and administer Library resources, services, and operations. Facilitate the ongoing development of the Library as an instructional resource that integrates the use of innovative technology, engages with the College community, collaborates with departments, and sustains a vibrant research and learning community.
• Regularly evaluate and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of library services.
• Evaluate and innovate library policies and practices to close racial equity gaps;
• Manage the Library building in order to maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment for the college community in cooperation with key college departments.
• In collaboration with staff and faculty engage in planning and implementation of Library services and resources as well as course offerings. Direct satellite campus and online Library services. Develop the Library schedule for each academic session in response to student need and in support of the schedule of classes.
• Monitor faculty load and assignments for the Library.
• Develop and monitor the Library budget and subscriptions. In collaboration with library faculty, set priorities for the collection for all library resources including print, media and electronic resources that support the curriculum.
• Engage in the recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of Library staff.
• Work with administrative and faculty leadership to engage in short- and long-term instructional resource planning for the District.
• Engage in participatory governance processes and activities and serve on other college committees as assigned.
• Serve on faculty hiring and evaluation committees.
• Participate in accreditation and program review processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assume leadership for projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualified candidate must possess a Master’s of Library and Information Science or the equivalent from an accredited institution and have at least two years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include recent successful experience in library administration or experience as a department or division chair or director as well as teaching experience in higher education. Competitive candidates will have:

• The ability to work effectively as a member of the administrative team to realize the College’s vision, mission, goals, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of current library services platforms, online library and learning resources.
• Willingness to adopt a “hands-on” approach to completion of projects and tasks, to work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility, and to balance multiple responsibilities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to excellent interpersonal skills dealing with all college constituencies and members of the public;
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work with technical staff in developing technology solutions;
• Creative problem-solving skills;
• The ability to lead in a participatory governance environment by emphasizing collaboration and consensus building;
• Sensitivity to and understanding of socioeconomic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college population including individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
• Skill and ability to relate and work with people and systems from diverse cultures and organizations
• Ability to create a safe, collegial environment for students, faculty, staff;
• Skill and ability to reconcile divergent views of others;
• Work collegially, communicate openly & effectively;
• Knowledge of and ability and skill to plan, implement and evaluate instructional programs;
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and comply with applicable laws and codes relevant to the assignment;
• Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, and principles that guide participatory governance;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty and staff;
• Ability to develop, administer and manage a complex budget;
• Ability to supervise academic and classified personnel assigned to instructional and instructional support programs;
• Ability to work in collaboration with District’s Campus Counsel to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing academic issues.

Additional Information

Academic Administrator Application Requirements

A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO BE REVIEWED BY THE HIRING COMMITTEE.

Mandatory Vaccination Program

Santa Monica College has implemented a Mandatory Vaccination Program for all students and employees. For more information on the Mandatory Vaccination Program visit: https://www.smc.edu/news/presidents-messages/2021-08-04-smc-board-unanimously-approves-mandatory-vaccination-program.php Mandatory vaccination applies to all SMC employees who will be physically present and/or who will need to access college locations. All new employees must be fully-vaccinated by the first day of employment.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

Equity Statement
Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion. Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Documents/Board_Policy_Manual/Updated%20Board%20Policies%202017/Board%20Policy%20Chapter%203.pdf

Equivalency Statement
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at https://jobs.smc.edu/applicants/static/customers/655/EquivalencyStatementPDF.pdf

Conditions of Employment
Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.