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Library Management: Assist the University Librarian in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the library, including circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, interlibrary loans, and reference services.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and initiatives to enhance library services, resources, and facilities in alignment with the university's goals and priorities.

Staff Supervision: Provide leadership and supervision to library staff, including librarians, paraprofessionals, and support personnel. Delegate tasks, set performance expectations, and provide training and professional development opportunities.

Collection Development: Collaborate with subject librarians and faculty to assess information needs, develop collection strategies, and acquire resources (e.g., books, journals, databases, multimedia) that support teaching, learning, and research.

Information Literacy: Promote information literacy initiatives and programs to help students, faculty, and researchers develop critical thinking skills, information literacy competencies, and effective research practices.

Technology Integration: Evaluate, implement, and support library technologies, systems, and platforms to enhance access to digital resources, streamline workflows, and improve user experience.

Research Support: Provide research support services, including bibliographic instruction, citation management, literature reviews, and scholarly communication support (e.g., open access publishing, copyright assistance).

User Services: Ensure high-quality user services by maintaining a welcoming and accessible library environment, responding to user inquiries and feedback, and addressing user needs effectively and efficiently.

Collaboration and Outreach: Foster collaborations and partnerships with academic departments, research centers, student organizations, and external stakeholders to promote library resources, services, and initiatives.

Budget and Resource Management: Assist in budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation for library acquisitions, subscriptions, facilities maintenance, and staff development activities.

Assessment and Evaluation: Monitor and assess library services, programs, and collections using quantitative and qualitative methods. Use assessment data to inform decision-making, improve services, and demonstrate library impact.

Professional Development: Stay current with developments in library science, information technology, scholarly communication, and higher education trends. Engage in professional development activities, attend conferences, and participate in relevant professional organizations.