What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University (Boston) position at Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners?
Associate Director, Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University (Boston)
The Associate Director of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library also serves as the Head of Research & Instruction and provides leadership and direction for all library services and programs. In this critical role, the Associate Director develops library strategic plans and initiatives in partnership with Library Director. Oversees day-to-day education, research, and reference operations of the Library, manages the Research and Instruction Department (including Circulation and Interlibrary Loan) and all aspects of library outreach.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Responsibilities include :
- Determines goals, strategies, plans and priorities for library in partnership with Director. Conducts library-wide assessments, evaluates data and reviews / develops plans to enhance library services and programs. Functions as administrator in charge in absence of library director. Oversees statistical requirements from outside agencies.
- Manages and supervises Research and Instruction Librarians. Oversees service delivery and develops and manages outreach strategies. Coordinates all aspects of education, reference, and research. Oversees librarian activities related to evidence synthesis projects, research data management, and scholarly communication. Facilitates librarian involvement in University research initiatives and library-led original research projects.
- Provides oversight for Interlibrary Loan and Circulation departments including hiring, training and evaluating performance and development opportunities. Ensures that staffing and organizational design align with library needs and priorities and leads library organization plans. Cultivates effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Determines service priorities and coordinates cross-library teams devoted to functional areas affecting the entire University, including research data management, repository services, research and instruction services, discovery platforms, and scholarly communication. Builds and sustains partnerships with key internal and external constituents and organizations.
- Works closely with Library Administrator and the Library Director on budget planning, merit, and projecting future needs of the library.
- Coordinates with Library Administrator to oversee library facilities and security needs and negotiates agreements and services with university operations divisions. Participates on space management and renovation planning.
- Develops and recommends strategy for library communications and technology plans and initiatives. May act as primary liaison with school and University Communications on projects.
- Represents library and leads library, campus, and university-wide committees and working groups including TUSM Curriculum Committee and Tufts Libraries Council. Demonstrates substantial activity at local, regional and national organizations. May serve in an elected position, on task forces, teams, programs, or committees with significant responsibilities.
- Participates in reference, teaching, and circulation desk coverage as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements :
Preferred Requirements :
Full / Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS / Masters
Salary Range
103,950.00- $156,000.00 / year
Salary Notes
Min $103,950.00, Mid $129,950.00, Max $156,000.00. Generally, new hires can expect pay between the min and mid of the range.
Closing Date
2024-12-14
How to Apply
To receive full consideration, interested individuals should apply online at Tufts Careers and include : 1) a resume and 2) cover letter. The cover letter should address what interests you about this job and also your approach to leadership.
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Salary : $103,950 - $156,000
