Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Major Duties of the Position: Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Director of the McDermott Library at the United States Air Force Academy, the Assistant Director of Public Services supports the overall planning, supervision, and coordination of staff in Research Services, Circulation, and Interlibrary Loan. This position recommends, develops, and/or reviews policies and workflows in public services to best suit the needs of a contemporary, undergraduate-focused research library while ensuring coordination of efforts with colleagues across the library. The Assistant Director supports library assessments using a variety of data to evaluate effectiveness of library programs and services; ensures delivery of well-organized and effective information literacy instruction by research librarians; collaborates with direct reports and peers to engage in outreach to internal and external library stakeholders; and supports the use of contemporary software by research librarians that provides user-focused access to online materials. As a member of the McDermott Library's senior leadership team, the Assistant Director assists with library strategic planning, prepares proposals for review, and ensures that public services are aligned to the strategic plans of the McDermott Library, the Dean of Faculty, and the wider Air Force Academy. In its supervisory capacity, this position works with direct reports to identify annual performance expectations and set professional development goals to enhance skills. The Assistant Director will also ensure robust communication among staff during project planning and execution across divisional lines. The position is responsible for ensuring adequate coverage of library public services during peak workload periods and holidays. The Assistant Director serves on library and Academy-wide working groups and/or committees and leverages library partnerships with other teaching and learning centers at the Academy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; minimum of 3-5 years of professional academic library experience in public services, including successful, effective, and direct supervision of academic library staff for a minimum of two years. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Documented experience in effective information literacy instruction in person and/or online; experience in outreach to and collaboration with teaching faculty to promote library public services. Demonstrated experience in assessment of public service programs using qualitative and/or quantitative data to initiate effective changes that are designed to improve services. Evidence of working effectively, positively, and collaboratively with peers and subordinates in the workplace, including library and institutional committees or working groups. Evidence of significant professional engagement as a librarian at the regional and national levels through publications, professional presentations, and/or committee work. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Library and Information Science. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Second graduate degree in a discipline taught at the US Air Force Academy. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Col David Buchanan, email: david.buchanan@afacademy.af.edu. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered. Education EDUCATION: If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted. Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion. Additional Information Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Svc are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temp and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temp and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temp or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force (AF) Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered. USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The AF believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The AF Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the AF, diversity encompasses personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. Applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered. Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order (EO)14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO14043, that req does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace. You may receive a one-time, taxable relocation or recruitment incentive if eligible and authorized. 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