About the Department

The Learning Resource Center Director directs, manages and coordinates activities and functions of the Learning Resource Center.  Policy creation and implementation, supervision of two full-time, up to three part-time staff and two student workers, collection development, yearly IPEDS reporting, and maintaining SACCOC accreditation requirements for the college's LRC are major functions of this position.

Position Duties

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The LRC Director plans and develops an effective learning resources program that supports the mission of Halifax Community College.  The Director supervises two full time LRC technical positions, three part time positions, .  In addition, the Director is the supervisor for any HCC student workers that are employed through Financial Aid work study or PRIDE work study.  

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The Director is responsible for the LRC’s collection development; policy creation and implementation; managing the budget; providing instruction for classes and/or HCC instructors; maintaining an environment conducive to learning; representing the LRC within the college, community college system, local community, and general public; reporting IPEDS yearly, and upholding SACSCOC standards.

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Support the College Strategic Plan, Assessment, IE, QEP, and SACSCOC Requirements/Principles.

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Support retention and advising.

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The Director maintains appropriate annual professional development opportunities for professional growth.

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Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution



Preferred:  Experience working in an academic, public school, community college, or university library setting; Experience with Open Educational Resources (OER); Supervisory experience

Other Qualifications

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Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants:

All applications for this position must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc. 

Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application.  To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.