Job posting - Collection Management Services

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Date:  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:09:50 -0400
From:  Sallie Clarkson (Coastal Carolina U.) <sallie_at_coastal.edu>
Subject:  Job posting - Collection Management Services


Assistant Collection Management Services Librarian

Coastal Carolina University's Kimbel Library is expanding its services
to meet the needs of a rapidly growing campus. It seeks an enthusiastic
colleague to provide vision and leadership that reflects current needs
and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information
environment, including the rapid changes in providing access to digital
and physical materials to a wide range of constituents. Collection
Management Services (CMS) supports the university's mission of
teaching, research, and service. Kimbel Library has a materials budget
of over $700,000 and currently employs a staff of 9 faculty positions
and 20 staff.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Collection Management Services
(CMS) Librarian reports to the Head of CMS and will work with
the Head of CMS to plan and direct the work of approximately 4
paraprofessionals and provide hands-on leadership in the establishment
of workflows, priorities, and support systems that enhance access to
the collection. S/he will assist the Head of CMS in program and collection
evaluations and reports, and in the allocation of resources in support of
the Library's mission. S/he will assist and manage work processes for the
selection, acquisition, cataloging, classification, linking and 
maintenance of
library collections of all types and formats. S/he will communicate 
clearly,
define and ensure quality outputs, and actively mentor staff in the
Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials departments. Kimbel Library
operates in a team environment and the Assistant/Associate CMS
Librarian will be expected to work collaboratively with all library
departments on a wide variety of projects and library committees.
The candidate will be a participant and contributor to the Library's
strategic planning and will serve on University committees.

Rank, Salary and Benefits:
This is a twelve-month, tenure track faculty position with a comprehensive
benefits package. Professional achievement, service, and research/creative
activity are required for tenure and promotion. Rank and salary will be
commensurate with candidate's experience and professional achievement.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and names and
addresses, postal and email, of three current references, electronically at:

http://jobs.coastal.edu

Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any 
offer
of employment. Screening of applications will begin immediately and 
continue
until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. 

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