Carleton College

Carleton College

Head of Access Services and Technology

Carleton College Campus, USA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 102 days ago
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About the role

  • The Head of Access Services and Technology provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for the Carleton College Library Access Services department.
  • Carleton College Library is a member of the Bridge Consortium, a collaboration with the St.
  • As a member, the Head of Access Services and Technology works with peers at both libraries on Bridge-related projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provides visionary leadership of the department, developing efficient procedures and workflows
  • Collaborates with the Bridge Systems and Technology Librarian on policies and procedures for the Bridge integrated library system
  • Leads library staff in identifying and adapting technology to library needs
  • Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and other types of documentation about library systems as needed
  • Serves as liaison to ITS; assists ITS with the support of library staff computers and computer labs
  • Maintains inventory of library hardware and software

Requirements

  • Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with desktop computers and software, Microsoft Office, and library-relevant information technology applications

Nice to have

  • Ex Libris product certifications, such as Ex Libris Alma Administrator or Ex Libris Primo Administrator
  • OR ability to become Alma certified
  • Experience with Wordpress, HTML, and other web design software

Skills

  • MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience relevant to the position
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Access Services operations
  • Up to 5 years of demonstrated effective leadership in library management position
  • Demonstrated professional experience providing library management system support
  • Effective time, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Experience with Alma
  • Experience coordinating with organizational ITS and across departments to troubleshoot and resolve access and other systems-related issues
  • Ex Libris product certifications, such as Ex Libris Alma Administrator or Ex Libris Primo Administrator; OR ability to become Alma certified
  • Experience with Google Workspace
  • Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.
  • Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Compensation

  • The expected starting salary range for this position is between $86,300 and $89,100. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training
  • Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Benefits

  • As part of the College and Gould Library Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) efforts, assist in maintaining the library's commitment to equitable access and service
  • Education/Experience/

Equal opportunity

  • We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society.
  • Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
  • A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.

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