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Application deadline – June 30, 2008Marymount College is a private, coeducational college located on the Pacific Coast, approximately 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The College is focused on offering a superior liberal arts experience to students who wish to follow their associate’s degree at Marymount with a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. The only independent, co-ed, two year college on the West Coast, Marymount College was founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1932. While proud of its Catholic traditions, Marymount values diversity. Its 750 full-time students, as well as its faculty and staff, come from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. We are currently inviting applications for

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the position is responsible for leading all library services including information literacy instruction, reference, collection development, and technical services. Some essential duties and responsibilities are:

1. Manage and evaluate all library services; implement new services as needed.
2. Promote information literacy within the curriculum and among departments and individual faculty; plan and implement instructional programs; design and teach classes promoting information literacy and lifelong learning.
3. Lead department in strategic planning and goal setting, identification and development of needed services, and assessment and improvement of existing services. Submit annual reports and conduct cyclical program review as scheduled.
4. Hire, train and supervise professional, clerical and student staff.
5. Provide reference services to students, faculty, and staff using a variety of print and electronic resources.
6. Participate in fundraising activities and planning for a new library facility.
7. Prepare and manage library budget.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have a M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited institution and minimum five years progressively responsible library experience, including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. Experience working with undergraduates in an academic library and experience designing and conducting library instruction with a focus on information literacy. Knowledge of library operations, including reference, collection development, and technical services; demonstrated leadership skills; strong technology skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work successfully with students, faculty, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds; commitment to high-quality customer service.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references to Jennifer Steinkamp-Lee, Human Resources Generalist, Marymount College, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive E., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Application deadline – June 30, 2008.Materials may be emailed to: jsteinkamplee@marymountpv.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe College welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.