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Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005
From: Joe Badics (Eastern Michigan Univ.) <jbadics_at_emich.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Eastern Michigan University, a public, comprehensive metropolitan
university offering programs in the arts, sciences and professions, is
currently searching for faculty for the 2005-06 academic year
(appointment at assistant professor unless otherwise specified).
Founded in 1849, the University enrolls nearly 25,000 students who are
served by over 2,000 faculty and staff, both on-campus, off-campus and
electronically. Located in culturally and environmentally diverse
southeastern Michigan, characterized by metropolitan growth and
economic transformation, the University is in an environment rich in
academic, research, technological and recreational resources.
#F0592 - Collection Development Librarian
Appointment Description
" Tenure-track faculty position, available Fall, 2005
" Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank which requires
ALA-accredited library or information science degree and 18 additional
graduate credit hours OR 5 years professional library experience.
" This position is a 12 month annualized academic appointment.
Position Description
The EMU Library seeks an innovative collection development librarian
to coordinate the acquisition and maintenance of library resources in
a variety of formats. The collection development librarian will
provide leadership in articulating the direction, balance, and
emphasis of print, media, and electronic resources. Negotiation of
licenses with vendors will be a key responsibility. Working closely
with other librarians in a collegial team environment, the collection
development librarian will help to determine collection development
needs and priorities as dictated by the campus's academic programs and
will lead in the establishment and review of selection and retention
policies.
Responsibilities
" Balance allocations by subject and format, and negotiate licenses
for e-content.
" Work with colleges, departments, and programs on the library's
responsiveness to new courses, degrees, accreditation, and changing
needs.
" Cooperate and communicate effectively with colleagues,
administrators, campus officers such as the University Attorney, as
well as vendors and other external agencies.
" Some public service duties such as reference desk, with some
evening and weekend hours, virtual reference, instruction, and liaison
to academic departments may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
" ALA-accredited degree in library or information science
" Five years minimum professional experience, with at least 3 years
in an academic environment
" At least one year of experience in coordinating resource
allocations across multiple disciplines
" Experience in liaison work with faculty or department members
" Strong verbal and written communication skills
" Successful leadership experience demonstrated by a record of:
committee chairmanship, project management, leadership of small and
large discussion groups, production of effective policies, procedures,
and workflows
" Competency with PC spreadsheet and database software
" Experience in selection of monographic, serial, multimedia, and
electronic materials for an academic library collection
" Knowledge of the book trade and the serials subscription business
" Demonstrated commitment to professional development and ability to
meet the requirements of a tenure-track appointment.
Preferred
" A second graduate degree
" Experience in providing reference and/or instruction services
" Experience with licensing of electronic resources
" Experience with library acquisitions work, including vendor
evaluation
" Experience in grant writing
" A record of active participation in local, regional, and national
library organizations
" Experience with cooperative inter-library resource sharing
initiatives
Application process
Submit a cover letter and resume addressing your qualifications for
the position, including the years of experience in each area of
desired expertise and performing the duties described above, and three
letters of reference to: Academic Human Resources, Posting #F0592, 202
Boone Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The
position will remain open until filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by February 28, 2005 .
Printer friendly version - http://www.emich.edu/halle/jobs/
Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. EMU is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to faculty,
staff, and student diversity.
We also have the following positions available for Fall 2005:
Education Librarian
First-Year Experience Librarian
Science Librarian
Systems Librarian
Please see http://www.emich.edu/public/aa/ahr/opening.htm for details.
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