Head of Collections Management
Posting Title Head of Collections Management
Posting date 04/05/2013
Closing date
Full/Part Time Full-time
Background Check Required? Yes
Job Summary The Head of Collections Management leads, administers, and
coordinates collection development activities and works with others to
provide leadership of the cataloging and government documents unit and
University Archives for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs,
Kraemer Family Library. This tenured or tenure-track position directs
the Library’s Collections Management operations including the selection,
management, and acquisition of collections; develops and administers the
Library’s materials budget; works closely with Library Systems in the
assessment of the integrated library systems by focusing on strategies
that maximize the latest technologies; and directly supervises 3
librarians, 1 exempt professional, and 1 classified staff person. As a
member of the Library’s Leadership Team, the Collections Management Head
participates in general administrative decision-making, library
management, strategic planning, and priority setting. This position
reports to the Dean of the Library.
General duties include:
• Provides vision, leadership, and innovation for the department while
managing human, financial, and other resources to ensure successful
daily operations.
• Ensures efficient workflow and coordinates policies, procedures, and
sustainable practices for acquisitions, including print, non-print, and
e-resources.
• Shares responsibility with other members of the Library’s Leadership
Team for enhancing the vision of the Library as an exemplar of research,
scholarship, learning, teaching, and collaboration.
• Develops library liaisons to make sure they are kept informed about
the latest collection management initiatives and developments.
• Directly oversees the Acquisitions and Electronic Resources units
consisting of 1 librarian, 1 professional exempt, and 2 classified staff.
• Works collaboratively with the Catalog and Metadata Librarian to
provide leadership and management of the Cataloging and Government
Documents unit consisting of 1 librarian, 1 professional exempt, and 1
classified staff.
• Works with the Archives Librarian and Digital Repository Coordinator
to strengthen the University Archives and develop the digital repository.
• Manages a collections budget of over $1.1 million and a collection of
more than 1.2 million items.
• Participates in state-wide and University System consortial purchasing
activities.
• Meets with vendors regarding library materials and negotiates
contracts and licenses with vendors.
• Contributes to and is active in state, regional, and national
meetings, conferences and workshops; reviews the professional
literature; and networks with professional colleagues outside of the
university to stay informed about developments and trends in collections
services, technical services, and library systems.
• Develop professionally as a tenure track or tenured member of the
academic community through such scholarly activities as research
projects, publications, continuing education, and service to the
profession, the Library, and the University.
• Compiles the Library’s annual collections and acquisitions statistics
for internal and external reports. Prepares reports for the university
administration for a variety of purposes, including annual collections
budget requests.
• Participates in the Reference Desk rotation for 8-10 hours/month.
The salary range for this position is: $70,000 – $85,000 UCCS is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters equity in employment by promoting
diversity and assuring inclusiveness.
UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our
faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct
background investigations for prospective employees.
Posting Description Review of applications will begin in April 2013 and
continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by Friday, May 3, 2013. Application must include a
letter of application addressing in detail the specified qualifications
for the position, a full resume/vitae, and names with postal addresses,
email addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three references,
including a current or recent supervisor. The position will be available
August 1, 2013.
Questions may be directed to Jayne Lloyd, Assistant to the Dean, at
jlloyd_at_uccs.edu. The candidate selected for this position must be able
to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the
appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs is committed to diversity and equality in education and
employment and actively encourages applications from women, persons of
color, and members of underrepresented groups. In addition, UCCS is
committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
community. To achieve this goal, UCCS conducts background investigations
for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record
check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent from an
ALA-accredited program is required. Minimum of five (5) years of
progressively responsible professional experience in an academic
research library or comparable experience elsewhere; • Demonstrated
administrative excellence, including leadership, communication, and
effective supervisory skills; • Demonstrated knowledge of library
materials budgets, including management and allocation of collections
budgets; • Experience working with vendors and negotiating licenses and
contracts; • Knowledge of significant trends and issues in technical
services, collection management, and evolving modes of librarianship; •
Demonstrated familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS); • Strong
analytical and decision making skills; and • Demonstrated record of
research and professional activity appropriate for a tenure-track position.
Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities
Desired Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Significant record of participation in relevant professional
organizations and a record of publication that warrants appointment at
the Associate Professor or Professor rank; • Knowledge of the III
integrated library system; • Experience working in a consortial
environment; • Ability to lead in a shared decision-making environment.
Special instructions to applicants
Job posting contact Jayne Lloyd
Job posting contact telephone
Job posting contact email jlloyd_at_uccs.edu
Job Posting Number F00302
Quicklink for Posting http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/60622
Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
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