From: pandrews_at_RCL.lib.rochester.edu (Andrews, Phyllis)
Collection Development Head
The University of Rochester, River Campus Libraries, seeks a librarian with
a thorough understanding of the scholarly uses of library collections.
Using collaborative leadership skills, this person: formulates a
comprehensive approach to collection development and management policies and
activities relating to River Campus Libraries* general collections in all
formats * including strategies for the selection of electronic resources.
Participates in managing the libraries* materials budget * now over $3
million. Directs the collection development activities of over twenty
subject specialists based in service areas, and coordinates with the heads
of those areas. Closely integrates collections-related programs among
various library units, including: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Access Services,
Preservation, Systems, the Electronic Resources Team, and the Electronic
Publications Implementation Team. Negotiates licenses, contracts, and
approval programs with publishers and vendors, in cooperation with the Head
of Acquisitions. Directs formal assessments of the collections and, through
analytical reports, maintains awareness of collections use and materials
costs. Oversees the collections* gift and endowment program and works
closely with the Library*s Development Officer. Participates in library
governance with other department heads. Reports to the Assistant Dean,
Public Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
ï An understanding of the mission of a teaching and research university and
an ability to convey the integral role of the library*s information
resources in this setting
ï Collection development experience * preferably in a variety of disciplines
* in an academic library, including book selection and materials budget
formulation and management
ï An understanding of the evolving role of the academic research library and
how technology affects responsible library outreach and services
ï An ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students about the
library*s collections in all formats and their capacity to support
University instruction and research
ï Experience with the application of information technology to collection
development;
ï Strong communication and interpersonal skills
ï Effective use of collaboration in decision-making
ï Marketing and negotiating skills
ï Record of professional activities
ï ALA-accredited MLS degree or other advanced degree and equivalent
experience.
Preferred:
ï Advanced academic degree
ï Working knowledge of at least one Western European language
Salary commensurate with background and experience.
Benefits: Medical, major medical, dental, and long-term disability
insurances. Life insurance, retirement and investment options. Sick leave.
Four-weeks paid vacation; five floating holidays; seven calendar holidays.
Tuition benefits.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER is a private, Carnegie I, research university
with 4,000 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students on the River Campus.
The River Campus includes the College (Arts & Sciences, School of
Engineering & Applied Sciences), the Simon Graduate School of Business
Administration, and the Warner Graduate School of Education and Human
Development. The Medical Center and the Eastman School of Music are on
nearby campuses. River Campus collections include over two million volumes,
eight thousand active serial titles, over four million microform titles,
over 100 electronic databases and over 300 electronic journals. All
campuses are supported by Endeavor*s client-server integrated library
information system, Voyager, installed in January *97. Library memberships
include: OCLC, RLG, ARL, and CRL.
A wide variety of initiatives expresses the libraries* commitment to work
collaboratively with the University community to carry out the University*s
learning, teaching, and research programs. For more information, see the UR
home page: http://www.rochester.edu and the UR Libraries* home page:
http://rodent.lib.rochester.edu.
Send letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three
references to: Collection Development Search Committee, Dean*s Office, Rush
Rhees Library, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0055. Phone:
(716) 275-4461. Fax: (716) 244-1358. The University of Rochester is an
equal opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin October 15
and continue until the position is filled.
Received on Fri Sep 26 1997 - 08:26:31 EDT