Lead Digital Services Librarian

The Reynolds Libraries seeks an innovative and tech-savvy Lead Digital Services Librarian to guide our digital initiatives and elevate our online presence. The Lead Digital Services Librarian will coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure continued access to subscribed electronic resources with the overall goal of guiding the Libraries' online presence and digital resources. Primary responsibilities of this position will be managing and troubleshooting the library's digital resources and services including: managing and maintaining an engaging and intuitive library website for a diverse user community; researching, developing and implementing emerging technologies to enhance library services; managing the library databases; and updating electronic resource records in the integrated library system (ILS). Engaging online learners in information literacy is another important focus of this position. As a member of the library's full-time professional faculty, these duties are an expectation of the job: reference, instruction, collection development, including selection and deselection, liaison duties, shared branch management and supervision of part-time professional librarians. Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor., The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95816

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Do you have a master's degree in library science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school?

• Yes
• No

2. • Do you have proficiency in or willingness to learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript and additional technologies as needed?

• Yes
• No

3. • Please describe your experience in using technology; including AI, in creative ways to solve problems and/or facilitate workflows. (Open Ended Question)
4. • Do you have excellent interpersonal, cultural competency skills, and the ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Other Document
4. Unofficial Transcript 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 3
6. License

• Master's degree in library science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school.
• Experience in managing electronic resources within a library setting.
• Experience in or aptitude for managing and maintaining websites.
• Knowledge in web accessibility standards, responsive design, information architecture, content management systems and website best practices and standards.
• Experience using integrated library systems, preferably Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
• Experience in developing and facilitating training and support for library staff and other employees on using electronic resources and new technologies.
• Experience in creating instructional videos and documentation on using electronic resources.
• Experience with creating or updating LibGuides.
• Demonstrated strong potential for leadership with college staff and the ability to guide and execute team projects.

Additional Considerations

• Two or more years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with database vendors to negotiate electronic resource license agreements and resolve technical issues as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to co-manage a library branch by sharing responsibility and decision-making.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant; maximum salary is $75,000.00. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Monday-Friday; schedule provided by supervisor. Sensitive Position No

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.