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Assistant/Associate Director of Library and Digital Resources
- Library: Unity Environmental University
- Town: New Gloucester
- Library Type: Academic
- Position Type: MLS
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Description, How to Apply, and Contact:
The Opportunity:
Unity Environmental University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Library and Digital Resources to manage the planning and operations of the university's library resources. This position plays a critical role in supporting the academic mission of the university by ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of library services and digital resources. The position will oversee access to both physical and digital collections, support library technologies, and provide responsive service to students, faculty, and staff across modalities. The ideal candidate will bring professional experience in library services, a collaborative and service-oriented approach, and a strong interest in contributing to the development and enhancement of library programs in a dynamic academic environment. This full-time role is based in the Library Learning Commons at the New Gloucester, Maine campus and may require some evening and weekend hours, as well as occasional travel to other Unity locations.
Day to day responsibilities:
Work with academic leadership and library staff to:
- Plan, implement, and manage day-to-day library services and digital resource operations to support the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Develop and evaluate library collections, programs, instructional resources, and outreach efforts, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and user needs.
- Provide backup support for the Media Lab, including training users on equipment and software, and ensuring the lab meets the evolving needs of students and employees.
- Serve as the backup administrator for the Canvas Learning Management System, assisting with system maintenance, user support, and integration of library resources into the LMS.
- Oversee the acquisition, licensing, and maintenance of print and digital resources, including books, journals, databases, e-books, and streaming media.
- Maintain and enhance digital tools and platforms, including the online catalog, discovery services, digital repositories, and the library's web presence.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices that support effective library services and digital resource management, including circulation and interlibrary loan.
- Supervise the Digital Learning Specialist and coordinate their contributions to digital resource support, user assistance, and instructional efforts.
- Supervise work-study student positions, including scheduling, task delegation, and basic training.
- Deliver reference and research support in person and online, providing timely, accurate, and user-friendly service across modalities.
- Provide additional support for Hy-Flex classrooms and manage operations of the Library Learning Commons on the New Gloucester campus.
- Provide training and technical support to students, faculty, and staff on accessing and using digital resources and classroom technologies.
- Monitor usage data, user feedback, and industry developments to evaluate the effectiveness of services and recommend improvements.
- Track and report annual IPEDS data.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to library systems and digital platforms, working directly with vendors and Unity's IT team as needed.
- Collaborate with other university functions and units to ensure seamless integration of library resources with academic programming.
- Stay current with trends and best practices in academic librarianship, digital tools, and educational technologies.
- Proactively communicate challenges, successes, and failures with leadership.
Qualifications:
Do you have the skills?
- Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
- At least two years of professional experience in an academic, research or specialty library, or a closely related information services environment.
- Practical experience with library systems, digital resource platforms, and technology tools used in library or educational settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in library services, digital resource access, and academic user support.
- Experience with digital tools and platforms for information discovery, delivery, preservation, and assessment.
- Experience with collection development, cataloging, metadata, licensing, and access of print and digital materials.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team-based, service-focused environment.
- Technical fluency and ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous, and well poised.
Salary:
Source: 2025-06-06
