Library Director

                                                                      RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE

POSITION TITLE:              Library Director

DEPARTMENT:                  Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO:                    Dean of Academics

CLASSIFICATION:             Non-Exempt

START DATE:                     Open until filled

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage all collections and services of the Medweganoonind library, which serves as both an academic library to Red Lake Nation College and a public library to the surrounding communities. As an academic librarian, this position must support the mission and educational goals of the Red Lake Nation College, its students, faculty and staff. As a public librarian, this position must provide free and open access to library resources, services, and programs for people of all ages.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  This position reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing all aspects of library operations, including administration, circulation, collection development, cataloging/technical, reference, course reserves, digital and special collections.  
2. Preparing and operating within an annual library budget.
3.  Seeking and writing library grants and managing related funding and reporting.
4. Providing customer service to RLNC students, faculty, staff, and the public, including research assistance, readers’ advisory service, and instruction on the use of library equipment, the Internet, and online databases.
5. Training and supervising student workers and library volunteers.
6. Promoting and preserving the Ojibwe language through collections, services, and programming.
7. Planning, developing, and presenting library programming for all ages including children’s story time and summer reading program.
8.  Fostering and teaching information literacy and citation norms, both formally and informally.
9. Promoting library services, early literacy, reading, and life-long learning.  
10. Collecting library data and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
11. Collaborating with internal and external groups and organizations on events and projects of joint interest and benefit.
12. Serving on various committees and attending meetings.
13. Participating in staff training and continuing education
14. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

● Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) or (MLIS), English, Education or related field is required for this position

● Related work experience with academic research, information systems, online library management systems and software  

Preferred

● Specialization in Tribal Library or Archives strongly desired

● Library management experience required

● Teaching experience preferred

● Project and event management experience preferred

● Community outreach experience preferred

● Grant writing and management experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

● Outstanding customer service skills

● Exceptional organizational skills

● Technologically literate

● Proficient skill with computers, digital devices, and office equipment

● Continually expanding knowledge of books and authors

● Knowledge and understanding of Anishinaabe culture and history

● Ability to work with diverse populations such as Native Americans

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

● Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

● Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

● Possession of a valid MN driver’s license.

● Must sign a confidentiality agreement.

This position follows our Red Lake Tribal Member and Indian Preference Policy.

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position. The work schedule will be established in consultation with the Dean of Academic Affairs.  

LOCATION OF POSITION: Red Lake, Minnesota.  Must also serve the Minneapolis, MN Site.

CONTACT:  Please send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Tami Nendick, Dean of Academic Affairs, at tami.nendick@rlnc.edu