Department Head, Technical Services

Posting Number 202289 Classification Title 499427 Position Title Department Head, Technical Services FTE FLSA Salary Commensurate Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Department Head, Technical Services, reporting to the Dean of the Library, is responsible for managing and developing the unit which acquires access to information resources in support of student learning and faculty research. The position is transformational as well as operational, using currently available techniques and technologies and employee skillsets to holistically provide users with quick, cost-effective/efficient access to the widest possible selection of information content on a consistent basis. Technical services encompass traditional acquisitions and cataloging/metadata functions, as well as interlibrary loan, document delivery, and methods for providing quick ordering and delivery of patron requested items. The department is also responsible for maintaining data in the library's library management system (LMS), which includes both catalog and acquisitions functions.

This is a tenure track, 12-month faculty appointment.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Working with departmental personnel and coordinating with the Dean, develop and implement plans for a 21st century technical services department, an "information brokerage," that takes a holistic approach to connecting users to information resources through a combination of document delivery, expedited interlibrary loan, digital delivery, and demand-driven collection development techniques.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to assess operation of the unit on a continuing basis.

• Provide oversight and management to departmental staff.

• Oversee and manage the library materials budget, coordinating with the Dean of the Library to establish annual budget projections

• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by the Dean of the Library.

• Contribute data in support of accreditation efforts for the university as well as individual academic units.

• Serve as a member of the library's administrative team.

• Serve on university and library committees as appointed or approved by the Dean or other university officials.

• May teach in the information literacy and library instruction programs as desired and/or needed.

• Possess a record of scholarship, research, and professional service appropriate to appointment as a tenure-track faculty member.

• Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity and facility in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Knowledge and experience in areas such as acquisitions, cataloging, or interlibrary loan.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

• Effective oral and written communications skills.

• Record of achievement in maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills.

• Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities showing initiative and flexibility.

• Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues.

• Preferred: Record of scholarship and service appropriate to a faculty role.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

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• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.

• At least 3 years of experience working as a functional leader (acquisitions, cataloging, etc.) in an academic library technical services unit.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• An additional graduate degree in information science, a computer-related field, or business management, is desirable.

• Experience as Head of Technical Services is preferred.

• Supervisory experience.

Certification Required Key Competencies Physical Requirements Work Hours Job Conditions EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Essential Functions

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/30/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/13783