Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Director of Learning Resources plans and administers the daily operations of the campus library and provides public service to the campus community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supervises and provides direction to library staff. Maintains academic excellence by collaborating with faculty. Supervises and assists with the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and retention of qualified staff. Facilitates orientation process for new employees in the area. Implements college and department policies. Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with college policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of the College Participates in the development of the campus and district-wide library policies and procedures Works collaboratively with the District Director of Learning Resources to prepare reports and surveys analyzing College library services Trains supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of library staff Acquires and catalogs library resources Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in determining library needs Prepares and manages the campus library budget and serves as property steward of library inventory Ensures all segments of the College have access to regular and timely instruction in the use of the library and other learning/information resources Supervises library computer lab and provides technical assistance to users Attends local, state, and national library activities Schedules and administers proctored exams for Mississippi Virtual Community College Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Library and Information Science Degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association Minimum of two (2) years of experience within an academic setting; with the ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to network internally and externally. Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff. Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and workflow. Knowledge of computers, the internet, and commercially available library software. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Archival training and knowledge of Learning Management Systems used to deliver or enhance teaching in both traditional and online settings

ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS:

The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING INFORMATION:

This job announcement is scheduled to close on

01/05/2026

It may close at any time if it is still open after the date listed above. Please complete your application with this information in mind.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please direct questions concerning this job announcement to: + Dr. Pernell Goodwin
+ Vice President of the Natchez Campus
+ Email: Pernell.Goodwin@colin.edu