Director of Library and Learning Services

Position Title: Director of Library and Learning Services Department: Academic Affairs Reports to: Dean of Teaching and Learning Date: November 2026 Position Summary: The Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision of all operations and programs of the Library and Learning Services on all campuses. This position is accountable for the development of services, activities, and personnel of the department. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Responsible for the overall operation of the Library; works with the Dean of Teaching and Learning, Library staff and appropriate personnel to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures which will govern the activities of the Library. Supervises all Library staff. Recruits, selects, evaluates, and provides training and professional development opportunities for Library personnel. Works with Library staff and other appropriate college staff to develop long-range plans, cost projections, and staffing needs for the delivery of Library services. · Maintains and analyzes data on Library services and resources to support planning and continuous improvement. Prepares budget request and supervises expenditures for all print, non-print and electronic resources, supplies and equipment under the aegis of the Library. Responsible for ensuring the quality, relevance, and appropriate balance of Library collections and resources to support the educational mission of the College. · Directs the evaluation maintenance, and enhancement of electronic resources and library technologies. Provides leadership and oversight for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) initiatives, including monitoring adoption and use across the curriculum, coordinating institutional and statewide reporting requirements in collaboration with Institutional Research, promoting faculty use of affordable course materials, and supervising related programs and services. Works with Library staff and faculty to develop, implement, and integrate information literacy, digital literacy, and related learning initiatives into the curriculum. Oversees effective circulation, reference and library instruction services. Supervises the activities necessary for a smoothly operating technical services (cataloging) department. Oversees the development and implementation of consortium activities, such as Fenway Library Organization (FLO), Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM), Massachusetts Council of Chief Librarians of Public Institutions of Higher Education (MCCLPHEI) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS). Works with Library staff and appropriate faculty and staff to develop cooperative educational and training projects. Develops, proposes, and administers grants related to the provision of Library services. Works with Library staff to develop and implement outreach activities to the college community regarding Library services and to gather input for development of future services and resources. · Works collaboratively with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Academic Achievement Center, and other college departments to develop and coordinate services, resources, and initiatives that support teaching, learning, and student success. Serves on College committees; participates in professional development activities for the purpose of improving Library services and initiatives. Prepares reports as required, including an annual report. Performs other related duties as assigned.