Temporary Library Director PT

Position: Temporary Library Director, PT Reports to: Erik Mohrmann, Dean of Faculty We are looking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative Temporary Part-Time Library Director to help students, faculty, and staff obtain the information, materials, and equipment they need for their courses and assignments. This part-time, temporary assignment begins June 15th, 2026 and ends September 30th, 2026. Duties and Responsibilities Manage daily operations of the library. Supervise student Library Assistants. Provide reference support for students and faculty both in-person and online. Work with Computer Science faculty and DSS office staff to coordinate test proctoring for waiver and DSS testing. Incorporate eBook MARC records into the catalogue to provide one-stop shopping for resources. Introduce new students and faculty to LRC resources via orientation and class training sessions. Create appropriate assessment activities for instruction sessions. Develop instructional resources to augment instruction when appropriate (e.g., tutorials or Reference Guides). Assist faculty in maintaining the Makerspace. Market the LRC, library services, Tutoring Services, and the Makerspace to the DigiPen community. Participate in institutional assessment as appropriate. Fulfill interlibrary loan requests using OCLC. Monitor meeting room reservation requests and complete reservations within the online booking system Qualifications / Competencies A Master\'s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program Washington State certification as a librarian One year of experience as a librarian, assistant librarian, or other similar position Familiarity with the Library of Congress classification system Experience using an ILS/OPAC and library cataloguing software. Experience in a higher education setting and ability to provide guidance and support for faculty in a university environment. Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate your efforts with multiple stakeholders. This position supervises 5-10 part-time student workers Salary Range $5800 - $6400 monthly, depending on experience Working Conditions: This role will be approximately 24 hours per week. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Application Procedure: Applications should include the following: Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for 90 days. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology , as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position. #J-18808-Ljbffr