Fast Facts

The Columbus College of Art & Design is seeking a dedicated Librarian to provide high-quality support for students and faculty in research and information literacy, aiming to enhance library services and foster engagement across campus.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include planning library administration, managing resources, providing teaching support, and collaborating with faculty to enhance library services for academic success.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster collaborative relationships and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of library experience are required, with a preference for candidates who have experience in smaller colleges or universities.

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $65,000.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Library & Information Technology, the Librarian is focused on providing high quality support for students and faculty for library services, research and information literacy. Through collaborative working relationships across the college, this position joins the Library & Information Technology team to promote high library standards and ensure the effective coordination of services with the rest of the college.

The primary focus of this position is student and faculty engagement, and this role will also support collection management and day to day operations of library services at CCAD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Planning and Library Administration:

• Contribute to the creation of the vision and service model for Packard Library in support of student success at CCAD; Assist with setting departmental goals and objectives
• Collaborate with library staff and other departments and offices in order to reinforce the library's position as an integral academic support service
• Set policies and procedures in accordance with library mission
• Evaluate space needs for library and student services and recommend space adjustments as appropriate
• Keep records and compile reports in order to evaluate and refine library activities
• Lead, direct the work, and supervise a team of student workers who carry out inventory and circulation responsibilities for the Library
• Drive service quality and innovation through creative use of available technology in support of library operations

Teaching Support and Programming:

• In collaboration with the Senior Director, create and maintain an outreach program that is thoughtful, consistent, and regularly brings new and forward-thinking ideas to faculty about information resources and services in the teaching and learning process
• Partner with academic leadership, faculty and students to provide relevant instruction and support in a proactive manner
• Provide general and virtual information, research, and reference services and create content to support academic instruction
• Actively identify possible points of collaboration with other areas within Library & Information Technology and other stakeholders across campus in coordination with the Senior Director

Resource Management (Collections, electronic resources, etc):

• Manage and maintain physical collection, electronic resources, and systems, following academic and technological trends
• Provide responsive customer service and reference services at the circulation desk or virtually
• Act as the Library's liaison with publishers and vendors to acquire print books, eBooks, serials, media, and other non-licensed materials and open educational resources
• Oversee processing of physical materials for circulation, checks in new materials, and accounts for and registers gifts in ILS
• Perform copy and original cataloging and classification of materials in all formats
• Review and implement new cataloging standards and workflows as technologies change
• Coordinate development and deaccessioning of collection and carry out an annual inventory of the collection in conjunction with other library staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate will be a creative collaborator with an interest in libraries and innovative pedagogy in higher education. We welcome applications from individuals with a variety of academic and non-academic experience.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience contributing to and implementing a strategic plan
• A natural ability for building and leveraging relationships to increase access to resources, improve efficiency of operations, and reduce costs
• Experience partnering with other units on collections plans and pedagogy initiatives to serve overall educational and institutional goals
• Ability to function effectively in a flexible and collaborative environment
• Potential to maximize resources to support innovation and excellence
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact in an effective and professional manner with diverse populations, the college community, and the public
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject knowledge in the field of art and design
• Background negotiating with vendors and publishers
• Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards and practices

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years working in Library, Instructional Technology or Information Literacy is required.
• Experience working as a librarian is required.
• Experience at smaller colleges or universities who understand the demands of a working librarian is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; 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 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 ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Application Review Timeline

• Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.

And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.