Librarian

Job Description

The Librarian is responsible for the coordination, planning, budget administration, and execution of library efforts for Carrington College. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, organizational skill, and attention to detail to apply extensive and specialized knowledge of library processes, procedures, and practices across the institution. The incumbent will collaborate with varied constituencies to ensure optimal delivery of library resources, including participation in staff training, college governance, and committees.

The starting pay range for this position is $60,000–$80,200 annually.

• Develops and implements initiatives and action plans to increase and improve library and learning resources and services; evaluates effectiveness and revises as needed.
• Collaborates to oversee revisions to library policy for all stakeholders.
• Coordinates and supervises all aspects of the library budget and acquisitions process, including preparation of necessary forms, renewal of periodicals and other subscriptions, and communication with campuses and other Carrington personnel.
• Working with the Director of Instruction, Director of Finance, and other individuals, oversees purchase and renewal of all library materials.
• Acquires or enhances access to new/current resources to create a collection that supports the curriculum, including free and fee resources.
• Revises and updates the library web page as needed to ensure a dynamic, effective, and useful website by reorganizing and adding/updating content and visuals.
• Communicates vendor upgrades as needed.
• Revises and enhances the "Start Your Research Here!" page for students and faculty to support and encourage information literacy.
• Schedules and chairs library committee meetings with the committee members, revises, updates, and enhances library guides for programs to help students access appropriate resources.
• Collects and summarizes library metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Provides library orientation sessions as part of the onboarding process.
• Participates in program reviews to ensure library resources support the curriculum.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not currently directly supervise others.

• Integrity and Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; follows through on commitments and accepts ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working; adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands.
• Organization Support – Supports the organization’s goals and values; is aware of time frames for tasks; mirrors urgency conveyed by managers or customers; prioritizes organizational or customer needs; fosters collaboration and teamwork across the institution.
• Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences; listens to others and allows them to make their point.

• Student Success Focus – Demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds timely and effectively; anticipates and prevents delays that can adversely affect students; keeps students informed about progress.
• Manages Multiple Priorities – Handles multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments; accepts new responsibilities; adapts well to changes in procedures; prioritizes work demands appropriately.
• Training & Development – Ensures staff receive orientation, training, and development opportunities; views training as an investment; uses mentoring, cross‑functional assignments, job rotation, or other on‑the‑job learning opportunities to enhance skills; encourages self‑development.
• Project Management – Develops project plans;…