Director of Library and Learning Commons
Compensation: $66,873.99-$70,946.61 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions
to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.
General Description
The Director of Library and Learning Commons (LLC) supports 四虎影视 and learning for diverse
library users including students, faculty, staff, and community patrons. This leadership position ensures that LLC users have access to
variety of resources and services, such as: physical and digital media collections, 四虎影视 and learning technology, technical support on
and training in information literacy, course development supports and standards, and tutoring and mentoring services. These resources and
services are both physical, remote, and virtual in nature.
As a prominent student-facing part of CGCC, all LLC employees uphold the
college guiding principles of open communication, respect, integrity, collaboration, equity, and inclusion. As such, members of the LLC team
are committed to lifelong learning through professional development activities specific to cultural and racial equity, improving awareness
and cultural competencies to serve diverse student populations, and using feedback and reflection to improve our practice. All who work in
the LLC are invited and encouraged to collaborate in our continuous efforts to ensure the existence of appropriate space and technology for
supporting student success.
Essential Job Functions
Library and Learning Commons
Management
- Coordinate day-to-day LLC operations, including: circulation services, reference information, resource
management, cataloging, inter-library loans, and library instruction. - Support Students, faculty and staff with advanced academic
research. - Oversee digital, physical and technological collection development including adopting and managing an Integrated Library
System (ILS) and corresponding resources in collaboration with vendors, consortia, and the Information Technology Services Department. - Collaborate with the LLC team to provide direction, vision and goals that align the LLC with the college鈥檚 priorities and strategic
plan. - Maximize resource efficiency within an allocated general fund budget. Advocate for resources to fulfill LLC priorities and
initiatives, including applying for and managing grants when alternative funding is required. - Collaborate with Instruction,
Student Services, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion to curate instructional resources and services for effective 四虎影视 and learning,
including coordination of biannual faculty inservice. - Provide Open Educational 四虎影视 (OER) and copyright support for all
levels of the institution. - Collect data and prepare reports regarding annual LL objectives.
Leadership &
Personnel Management
- Collaborate with the LLC team to provide direction, vision, and goals that align the LLC with the
college's priorities and strategic plan. - Provide diversity and equity-centered leadership, development, and support.
- Provide culturally competent employee mentoring, supervision, and evaluation for a diverse team of library, tutoring, and testing staff,
including student workers and volunteers. - Provide direct support to faculty for online course development and revision to ensure
compliance with distance education best practices.
College Governance
- Develop a collaborative climate
for fulfilling the college mission through team and consensus building. - Represent the LLC on college and statewide committees and
attend conferences related to the library, student success, and other relevant areas as assigned. - Contribute to college-wide
initiatives, and internal collaborations, and lead the implementation of this work within the Library and Learning Commons - Support
and advance the CGCC strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of three years successful administration of library operations and
services including leadership, supervisory experience and strategic planning. - Experience with academic research supports and
training. - Knowledge of and experience with assessment of library services.
- Experience using technologies to provide and
enhance library services and their changing roles in higher education. - Preference will be given to candidates with academic or
community college library experience.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
An ALA
accredited Master鈥檚 Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent* is required.
*Applicants applying under the 鈥渆quivalent鈥
provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees
listed above. If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to submit this equivalency
statement.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge
of collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, database management, library instruction and information literacy, public and technical
services, reference - Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. - Demonstrated successful leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills working with a diverse population
- Reference and library
instruction skills - Strong public service orientation and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective
written and verbal communication skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to
prepare and manage a budget - Ability to perform and prioritize tasks with limited supervision
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Experience in addressing
disproportionate impact and equity issues in the higher education environment - Experience recruiting, retaining, developing, and
evaluating diverse staff, and in leading and bringing together people of diverse backgrounds in an inclusive manner - Demonstrated
ability to engage all team members collaboratively and work collectively to implement and achieve goals and objectives - Project
management and/or technology management experience - Knowledge of educational methods and instructional design materials
- Familiarity with the Moodle learning management system
- Experience with electronic resources, OCLC cataloging and interlibrary loan
and an Integrated Library System operation - Understanding of major issues facing higher education in general and community colleges
and academic libraries in particular
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk or stand, talk or hear and use hands to finger. The employee is
occasionally required to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and bend and reach. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
Work hours will vary to include some evenings and weekends. Travel will be required.
Position information鈥
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless
they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you
to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this
position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Open until filled. An initial review of
applications will take place March 25, 2026.
In alignment with Pay Equity principles, the starting salary is based on
qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Please include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.
About CGCC
CGCC is a public two-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Oregon. Its
mission is to 鈥渂uild dreams and transform lives by providing lifelong educational programs that strengthen our community.鈥 CGCC provides
high-caliber instruction, small classes with personalized attention, and robust programs for many kinds of students, including English
language learners, GED庐 seekers, recent high school graduates, and those seeking a new career.
CGCC has two locations, both within
the stunning Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The college mascot is 鈥淏rook Chinook,鈥 a Chinook salmon. The Chinook is important to
the Native American tribes that still live nearby, and played a large part in the history and settlement of the area.
Guiding Principles
- Open Communication: Engaging in honest communication
- Respect:
Celebrating diversity of lived experience based in empathy and understanding - Integrity: Committing to continuous ethical conduct
and accountability - Collaboration: Cooperating to solve shared challenges while leveraging the richness of diverse experiences and
perspectives - Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring access to resources, providing people what they need to achieve their goals, and
creating an inclusive learning environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds
Columbia
Gorge Community College Equity Statement
Columbia Gorge Community College is dedicated to promoting an academic and
social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond.
CGCC is a
student-centered, 四虎影视 and learning, socially and economically just organization that is committed to being a critical resource for
underserved and marginalized communities.
CGCC commits to fostering an inclusive and equitable climate with programming, instruction,
employment practices, community partnerships, and decision-making processes that value individual and group differences.
CGCC is
dedicated to the continuous work to eliminate the barriers that perpetuate inequity, oppression, and injustice.