Head of Access Services, Tisch Library, Tufts University

[Laura]

Position Announcement for the Head of Access Services
Tisch Library, Tufts University

The Tisch Library at Tufts University seeks a collaborative,
innovative, and user-oriented librarian to provide leadership for the
Access Services Department, including circulation, reserves,
interlibrary loan, consortial resource sharing, and stack management.
Tisch Library supports Tufts’ School of Arts & Sciences and the School
of Engineering.
The Head of Access Services will develop, implement, manage, and
evaluate a department that anticipates and responds to changing user
needs and emerging technologies. The person in this position will be
committed to a culture of assessment, using data assessment tools to
understand user needs, and will proactively promote services. The
successful candidate will have a passion for staff development and a
commitment to creating a culture of learning among staff.
Tisch Library is in the initial stages of planning for the renovation
of key user spaces; the Head of Access Services will play a major role
in that planning and in the re-visioning of public services at Tisch.
The department head will work closely with the Head of Research &
Instruction to ensure seamless customer services and to integrate
library services into Tufts’ Learning Management System.
This is a senior leadership position that serves on the Library
Management Council; works collaboratively with other senior managers
to carry out Tisch Library’s strategic goals; and coordinates access
services policies with other Tufts libraries. Reporting to the
Associate Director of Research, Instruction, and Information
Resources, the Head of Access Services oversees a department of 8.5
full-time staff and 4 academic year staff, with 5 direct reports.
Position Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program; at
least 5 years supervisory experience in an academic library; hands-on
expertise using an integrated library system; demonstrated
collaborative and team building skills; knowledge of emerging
technologies in resource sharing; evidence of a strong service
orientation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Requirements: Experience with Innovative Interfaces; proven
record of change management, innovation, and commitment to staff
development; data assessment skills; experience in promotional
initiatives; understanding of information seeking behaviors and search
strategies; experience with copy/print/scan services; knowledge of
copyright and fair use; familiarity with Learning Management Systems
such as Sakai.
PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs
Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates
from diverse backgrounds.