Head of Research & Information Services, Pace Univ – NY
Posted on 10 July 2013.
Pace University is looking for the Head of Research & Information Services to organize, coordinate, administer, and assess comprehensive reference, research, and referral services in a dynamic, team-based, client-centered environment supported by advanced library technology; provide frontline supervision of the Reference Services desk, local resource development, evening/weekend services, and the Graduate Center’s satellite operation; provide instructional and reference support for curricular and scholarly endeavors including online instruction; exert leadership in developing, planning, and implementing innovative services, collections, and programs that both anticipate and respond to the complex technological and information needs of a diverse population.
This position Specific key functions include: Supervising 4 full-time and 6 part-time librarians in both the Mortola Library (Pleasantville) and Graduate Center Library (White Plains) Actively working with the Associate University Librarian, Westchester in a continuing dialogue to coordinate, develop, promote, and implement the information, space, and technological needs of the library Coordinating locally based collection development efforts and working closely with the Assistant University Librarian for Collection Development on library-wide collection issues, policies, and projects to ensure consistency and quality of the collections, priorities, and intensity levels, selection/de-selection of materials, and the and the development of the library’s material and electronic resources Participates/leads relevant library committees and task forces. Participates in other University committees as assigned Work hours: Base hours are Monday-Friday 9:30A-5:30P but the position will require working some evening and weekend shifts as needed at both the Mortola Library (Pleasantville) and the Graduate Center Library (White Plains). Occasional trips to New York City campus for collaboration with counterparts.
