Full Time - Director, Library
The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time - Director, Library at our Bryan Campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:
Job Summary
Manage daily operations and oversee provision of professional library services at the Bryan and RELLIS Campus libraries serving a student population of over 12,000.
Principal Accountabilities
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Provides effective management of the daily operation of the Bryan and RELLIS Campus Libraries.
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Contributes to the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of objectives related to strategic planning and library service reviews. Gathers and reports data on Library functions and services.
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Maintains human aspects of the Bryan and RELLIS Campus Libraries including resolving both library personnel and patron issues.
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and non-professional library staff. Works in partnership with library staff to establish and achieve professional goals. Hires and supervises student workers. Manages budget allocations for Federal Work study.
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Serves as liaison between the library and faculty, staff, and administration. Serves on college councils and committees.
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Supports and ensures that the library follows Blinn College policies and procedures.
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Directs the development, assessment, and implementation of the reference services and instructional classes that are provided by librarians to faculty and students. Schedules instruction sessions and workshops. Assists with instruction as needed.
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Contributes to the management and evaluation of the library website and makes recommendations for modifications of website.
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Evaluates library resources for all locations. Assesses new and existing resources and makes recommendations to ensure the library collection supports the mission of the college. Contributes to the development and maintenance of the library’s print and electronic collections.
- Creates and maintains relationships with Distance Learning and Dual Credit program managers. Manages, coordinates, and markets library resources and services offered to distance learning and dual credit faculty and students.
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Develops budget recommendations. In collaboration with Dean of Academic Affairs, evaluates library expenditures and assessment of library budget.
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Participates in preparation of SASCOC reports and visits.
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Teaches library instruction sessions when needed.
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Collaborates, as needed, with the leaders of each of Blinn’s campus libraries/learning resource centers to ensure effective services and resources for students, faculty and staff.
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Shares in responsibility for ensuring and documenting SACSCOC accreditation of Blinn’s Library and Learning resources and services.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications
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Masters degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program.
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Three years experience in an academic or comparable library
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Supervisory experience
Minimum Competencies
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Broad knowledge of library operations.
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Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
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Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with freshman and sophomore students, faculty, administrators, and clients.
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Knowledge of instructional concepts, methodologies, technologies, and the goals of information literacy.
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Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment.
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Familiarity with library integrated software, databases, and print and non-print resources relevant to academic libraries and the ability to use and teach them effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge pertaining to management and configuration of Integrated Library System.
Special Notes To Applicants
This is a 40 hours per week, on campus position.
This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide
Yearly leave time includes:
96 hours vacation
40 hours discretionary
16 hours personal
8 hours sick each month.
Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Exempt
Compensation: Per Salary Schedule
Salary or Wage: $61,825
Grade: D61
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Library
Location: Bryan Campus
Target Hire Date: 9/1/2026
The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
