SECTION I: IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Position Number: 1000549 Current Incumbent: Larry Wilt
If Vacant, Previous Incumbent:
UMBC
AN HONORS UNIVERSITY IN MARYLAND
Department of Human Resources
530 Administration Building
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21250
410-455-2337
Department: Library
Division: Academic Affairs
Campus Location: Main Campus - Library
Current Classification Title: Librarian III
Internal Title (if different): Director of the Library
Position Status: Regular Funded Grant Funded Contingent II
Overtime Status: Exempt Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-Time Part-Time (percent employed %)
Shift: Day Evening Night Rotating
Collective Bargaining Status: Eligible Ineligible
SECTION II: MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Please summarize the general nature and purpose of the position briefly below. Describe in concise terms how the position relates to the mission of the department.
Provide vision, leadership and advocacy for the Library.
Lead the Library’s strategic planning process working with faculty, students, staff and campus administration to identify strategic directions, goals, and objectives aligned with the needs of the University.
Responsible for administration of the Library (which includes the Library Gallery), including planning, budget, personnel, operations, assessment, and public relations for the Library’s provision of information resources and information services to UMBC.
SECTION III: DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Please describe in detail the duties assigned to the position and indicate the approximate percentage of time each is performed in the course of a typical month. Begin each statement with a verb (e.g., types, composes, develops) and be specific in explaining what is done and how.
% of
Time
Duties
20% Plan for constant revision of Library & Gallery information resources and services to meet evolving UMBC community needs. Set strategic goals and objectives. Track and apply as appropriate national and international trends, technological developments and other factors which should influence planning.

10%
10%
10%
10%
10% Provide innovative leadership, with strong commitment to staff development and new technology, as well as imagination and energy in seeking external funding sources to supplement state support.
15% In accord with the Library’s mission and campus priorities, set budget and priorities; administer funds; oversee expenditures.
15% Establish library personnel policy; oversee application of library and campus personnel policy within the library, and allocation of personnel according to
Library and campus priorities.
Oversee all Library operations, in consultation with and through the unit heads in the Library Executive Council (LEC). Advise and coach unit heads; make overarching library operational decisions when there is lack of consensus among the unit heads in the LEC.
Participate in leadership of USM-wide, State-wide, regional and national projects which benefit UMBC, especially through Library consortia.
Participate in campus planning, administration, development and assessment.
Other duties as assigned
SECTION IV: DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Please describe the major decisions and recommendations made by this position in carrying out its assigned job duties.
Budget allocation, expenditure approvals, hiring recommendations, allocation of staffing; establishment of library priorities; selection of vendors for information resources and services.
SECTION V: CONTACTS
Please list the persons or organizations with whom this position will have contact (both internal and external to UMBC), and the nature and frequency of such contacts.
Frequent interactions with UMBC faculty, administrators, staff, students, and other Library users; campus governance organizations and leaders; campus administrative organizations;
USM, USMAI, MD State Department of Education, various Library consortia, national library and academic organizations; vendors, publishers; donors to the Library and to the campus; the general public; news media. Represents the Library and the campus to outside individuals, corporations and groups; represents the Library to campus individuals, governance bodies, faculty members and administrators.

SECTION VI: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Please list any unusual physical requirements of this position, such as lifting (specify pounds), stooping, crawling, bending, running, or long periods of standing/walking.
Must have vision sufficient to read print materials and Video displays; must have hearing sufficient to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries; must have manual dexterity sufficient to input data/commands by computer keyboard; must be able to retrieve bound volumes weighing up to 20 lbs. each from shelving at heights from 0" to 90".
SECTION VII: EQUIPMENT USED
Please list the equipment that this position will employ in the performance of its duties. Include machines, tools, and chemicals, if applicable.
Standard computing equipment, telephone, fax and photocopiers.
SECTION VIII: SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Please list below those employees that this position will directly supervise or lead in the performance of its duties. Include vacant positions as well. Note:
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A supervisor assigns and reviews the work of the subordinate, provides training and motivation, signs timesheets and leave requests, conducts and signs performance appraisals, and issues discipline/counseling if necessary.
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A lead worker assigns and reviews the work of the subordinate and provides training/motivation.
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Status refers to whether the position is regular, contingent II, contingent I, or student.
Name Job Title Supervise/Lead Status
Lynda Aldana
Tom Beck
Robin Moskal
Simmona Simmons
Joyce Tenney
Librarian III
Librarian IV
Librarian III,
Associate Director
Librarian IV
Librarian III,
Associate Director
Business Manager
Administrative Asst. II
Supervise
Supervise
Supervise
Supervise
Supervise
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Shawn Parker
Linda Durkos
Supervise
Supervise
Regular
Regular
* Please expand table or attach additional sheets as needed
SECTION IX: EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS
Please list the minimum requirements necessary to perform the duties of this position in the following areas:
Education (describe specific types of degrees, if applicable):
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.
ALA accredited MLS or equivalent degree in the Library and Information field.

Experience (describe type of experience and number of years):
At least ten years of management experience in an academic library at a research university with high to very high research activity, of which at least five years is in a high level administrative position; demonstrated knowledge of twenty-first century library issues and information technology. Demonstrated leadership in advancing library services and resources for teaching, learning and scholarship.
Licenses/Certifications:
N/A
SECTION X: SIGNATURES
The signatures below indicate that the employee has received and read this document, and that the supervisors certify the accuracy of its contents.
Name Title Signature Date
Employee
Director
Immediate
Supervisor
Antonio Moreira Vice Provost
Department
Head
Antonio Moreira Vice Provost
Division
Head
Philip Rous
10/27/14 w:adm/person/orgchart/020
Provost