Job announcement: Vassar College, Collection Development Librarian

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Date:  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:47 -0400
From:  Joan Pirie (Vassar College) <jopirie_at_vassar.edu>
Subject:  Job announcement: Vassar College, Collection Development Librarian


Complete posting at:  https://employment.vassar.edu/
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Position Information-Administrator
Posting Date:   June 9, 2008
Position Title: Collection Development Librarian
Department:     Main Library
Duration of Position:   Full year / Full time
Posting Number: 0800157

Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Vassar College seeks a dynamic, service-oriented and innovative 
librarian to provide leadership
and vision for the development of its library collections. Reporting to 
the Library Director, the
Collection Development Librarian will be responsible for the oversight 
of a 2.6 million dollar
budget for collections in support of the College's educational mission, 
balancing the role of
librarians and faculty expertise in the collection development process. 
The CDL will be
responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and 
management of a balanced
library collection as well as for setting collection development 
policies and goals and
implementing ongoing collection assessment. As part of this mission, the 
CDL will be responsible
for reviewing and strengthening the existing librarian liaison program. 
In addition, the incumbent
will be expected to work with existing consortia and forge new 
collaborative partnerships that
will assist Vassar in providing the best resources to its community.
An essential part of the work of the Collection Development Librarian 
will include working as
part of a team and collaborating with other professional partners within 
the library and at the
College. Additionally, the incumbent will be asked to serve on the 
reference desk and teach in
the library instruction program.

Qualifications:
Specialized advanced degree or equivalent; doctorate or equivalent 
degree preferred. MLS
or equivalent degree highly desired.
Two to three years experience in an academic library performing 
collection development
and/or acquisitions responsibilities or directly related experience 
essential.

Other essential skills include: excellent oral, written and 
interpersonal communication skills
and the ability to display imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving 
problems and working
with people.
We are seeking a candidate who understands the importance of the library 
collection in the
academic life of the College. The successful candidate will have both an 
in-depth knowledge
of the disciplines that constitute the liberal arts as well as 
demonstrated knowledge of current
and emerging trends, issues and best practices in academic library 
collection development,
scholarly communications and assessment.

To Apply:
Please visit us on the web at https://employment.vassar.edu/. To 
complete your on-line
application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, 
and contact information
for 3 professional references.  (Word or PDF format required.)  Please 
include your salary
requirements in your cover letter.   This position will remain open 
until filled.
Vassar is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed 
to fostering a
community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to 
promoting an environment
of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Applications from 
members of historically
underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
(845)437-5820. x6820
careers_at_vassar.edu

Joan Pirie
Assistant Director of the Libraries for Technical Services
Vassar College Libraries
Box 295
124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0295
845-437-5778
845-437-5864 (fax)

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