POSITION TITLE: Collection Development Librarian, Assistant Professor
The University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library seeks an innovative,
creative and service-oriented professional for the position of
Collection Development Librarian. One of the fundamental
responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian is to assess
curricular needs across the university and support effective teaching
and research with the best and most cost-effective resources. This
position reports to the Director of Collection Management Services and
also works closely with Dana Medical Library to coordinate purchase
decisions.
The successful candidate will have a firm grasp of current scholarly
content available via print or e-publishing options while also focusing
on future models of discovery and access beyond ownership: open access
research, digital humanities archives, institutional repositories, data
mining initiatives and open educational resources (OERs). Knowledge of
scholarly communication, altmetrics, and standard criteria/tools for
measuring resource use and the impact of research and scholarship is
essential. This position requires the ability to work with campus
partners to demonstrate the value of the library’s collections to
academic departments in an era of increasing demand for accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the selection, assessment and disposition of resources in all
formats. Oversee patron-focused collections such as order on demand and
patron driven acquisitions. Perform collection analysis to determine
collection usage and effectiveness and to understand campus community
needs. Chair the Bailey/Howe Collections Team to prioritize new resource
requests and renewals. Participate in joint collection development
activities with the Dana Medical Library.
Organize and conduct collection management projects (assessment and
disposition). Supervise 1.5 FTE.
Collaborate with subject liaisons, faculty, academic departments and
programs to ensure that UVM library collections are robust and
discoverable. Coordinate collection options available via the Primo
Central Index. Serve as subject liaison to one or more academic
departments. Engage in scholarly activities and service to the library,
the university and the library profession.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science
program or equivalent degree;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing selection, analysis, and
disposition of materials in all formats, including patron driven
acquisitions programs;
• Relevant professional experience in establishing and maintaining
effective relationships with faculty, campus partners, vendors,
consortia, and publishers;
• Supervisory experience in an academic library environment;
• Demonstrated expertise with collection analysis techniques and tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with automated library systems, usage tools
and standards.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of collection management, the publishing industry,
electronic resource management, licensing and copyright issues, digital
rights management, digital preservation and discovery systems;
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with
colleagues, faculty and staff in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment;
• Knowledge of user needs and patron satisfaction studies; experience
with discovery systems.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute
to the diversity and excellence of the academic institution. Applicants
are requested to include in their cover letter information about their
commitment to diversity and how they will further this goal. For more
information on diversity at the University of Vermont, see
http://www.uvm.edu/president/?Page=whydiversity_statement.html
SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. The successful
candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Library Professor. Minimum
salary for Assistant Library Professor is $51,412. Generous benefits
package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care
plan, and 22 days of annual leave. The library faculty is represented by
United Academics.
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
contact information for three references. The search will remain open
until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete
applications should be received no later than October 10, 2014.
For further information on this position, refer to job posting #F017PO
or to apply on-line, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com;
telephone 802-656-3150.
The University of Vermont is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Applications from women, veterans and people from diverse
racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
CAMPUS PROFILE:
The University of Vermont (UVM), established in 1791, is Vermont’s
public university and the largest institution of higher education in the
state, with 12,000 degree students enrolled in nine schools and
colleges. UVM is known as a small, premier research institution,
combining the faculty-student relationships found at small liberal arts
colleges with the resources of a major research institution. UVM
Libraries, comprised of Bailey/Howe and Dana Medical Library, deliver
distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community and the
State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in
research and scholarship, and dedication to public service. UVM
Libraries use Primo as their discovery search interface,
ScholarWorks_at_UVM as the institutional repository and offer unique
digital collections via the Center for Digital Initiatives.
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which has consistently been named
a top city to live in. Uniquely situated near both Lake Champlain and
the Green Mountains, the surrounding area offers easy access to a
variety of outdoor activities year round. Burlington enjoys a
progressive economy, excellent school systems, a dynamic and stimulating
cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. It is also within
a short distance of several major metropolitan areas, including
Montreal, Boston and New York City.
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