Subject: Search extended – New salary info – Collection management
librarian, Austin TX
From: "Tina Herman Buck" <tinabuck.library_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:52:41 -0500
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Collection Development Librarian
Scarborough-Phillips Library, St. Edward's University
Scope
The collection development librarian is responsible for developing a
collection development policy that values a balanced collection in all
areas of the curriculum and for all bibliographic and physical formats,
including digital. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and
experience to assess the collection. Working with library faculty and
staff, and teaching faculty, he or she will possess the leadership and
management skills to develop new collection policy and to successfully
implement that policy. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty
position and reports directly to the Library Director. Salary and rank
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive salary
range (minimum salary of $45,000 at Instructor level).
Responsibilities
* Assists the Library Director in overall collection management,
development, and assessment; assumes responsibility for building a
current, balanced collection, especially for general and
multidisciplinary curricular needs.
* Works with Library Faculty to manage and develop the library's
collections;
* Trains Library Faculty on collection management tools and methods;
* Serves as a professional resource for collection assessment and
management issues;
* Works closely with the Library Faculty and the Academic
Departments and Programs to establish and execute ongoing collection review.
* Establishes, monitors, and tracks collection budget of
approximately $500,000. Recommends priorities for the distribution of
collection funds.
* Establishes collection management policies and procedures, and
oversees implementation of said policies and procedures in consultation
with the Library Director and the Library Faculty.
* Reviews and analyzes collections.
* Coordinates collection statistics;
* Conducts collection evaluation programs to assess strengths and
weaknesses in all subject areas.
* Keeps current on new collection development and acquisitions
technology. Participates in local, regional and national professional
activities as deemed appropriate.
* Organizes and conducts collection management projects including
weeding and gifts; ensures that written acknowledgements of gifts are
promptly dispatched.
* Establishes, maintains and reviews relationships with vendors and
publishers.
* Establishes systems for review of materials in need of repair,
replacement or withdrawal.
* Serves on reference desk and participates in the library
instruction program, including some nights and weekends.
Qualifications
Required:
* ALA-accredited masters degree in library or information science or
foreign equivalent.
* A clear understanding 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.
* Two to three years of experience in an academic library performing
collection management and /or acquisitions, with knowledge of trends and
practices in information access, acquisitions and collection development.
* Experience with staff-side functions of a major integrated library
system.
* Experience with budgeting in a library setting.
* Highly proficient with Excel, Access or other spreadsheet software
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
and the ability to display imagination, ingenuity, and humor in solving
problems and working with people.
* Successful completion of an employment and criminal history
background check required.
Preferred:
* Experience with electronic management systems like Serials
Solutions, Ebsco A to Z, etc. and the use of their report functions to
gather and distribute use statistics, report coverage overlap, etc.
* Experience with analysis of patron use of library collections,
including all physical and bibliographic formats
* Experience with evaluation and withdrawal of traditional print
materials
* Experience with or knowledge of licensing electronic resources and
copyright issues.
* Experience working with library material vendors
* Experience with III Millennium
* Professional experience in a liberal arts environment
About St. Edward's University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's
University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than
5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes
critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes,
personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The
community atmosphere extends to the more than 900 faculty and staff who
work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging
environment for students. It is an exciting time to be part of the St.
Edward's community, as the university pursues an ambitious plan to be
recognized as one of the best small universities in the country.
How to apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter
of application, resume, and names of three references to: Tina Herman
Buck, Scarborough-Phillips Library, C/M Box 1037; St. Edward's
University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-8492.
St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only
U.S. citizens and documented workers.
Available: Immediately
Tina Herman Buck
Technical Services Librarian
Scarborough-Phillips Library
St. Edward's University
3001 South Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78704
512-464-8825 (voice)
512-448-8737 (fax)
tinab_at_stedwards.edu
http://libr.stedwards.edu/
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