From: Ed Goedeken <GOEDEKEN_at_gwgate.lib.iastate.edu>
Iowa State University Library
Search Extended
POSITION: Collections Officer
RANK: Assistant Professor or above, depending upon
qualifications
APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: Full-time, 12-month, Faculty
status. Faculty are expected to meet promotion
and tenure requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Library seeks an experienced
librarian to provide leadership in collection
development and management. Responsible for policy,
planning and budget oversight related to the library
collections. Represents the library regionally and nationally
in collection development matters. Works closely
with the Dean and Associate Director for Public Services
and Collections in advancing collection management
initiatives. The Collections Officer reports to the Dean of
Library Services for the previous responsibilities.
This position also is responsible for the coordination and
oversight of: the collection development program; the
allocation of the materials budget; the gift program; and
training and staff development for collection
development. Oversees acquisitions budgets and the
assessment of library collections for accreditation and
program reviews and for new program proposals.
Participates in the evaluation of electronic access to and
delivery of information resources, and in the preparation of
proposals and grant applications.
Collection development is carried out by subject specialists
who, for collection development, reference, and
instruction, serve as liaisons to academic
departments/programs. Maintains close interaction with the
heads of
two subject-based services departments and all subject
specialists. May serve as a subject specialist in one or
more academic disciplines. Supervises 3.0 FTE of
classified staff who support the collection development
activities of the subject specialists and the collection
development program. Reports to the Associate Director
for Public Services and Collections for these operational
activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS
degree. Demonstrated knowledge of and at least
five years experience with academic and research library
collection development. Successful management of
collection budgets and programs. Understanding of the
evolving role of the academic research library and how
technology affects academic access and ownership issues.
Knowledge of trends in higher education, including
both research and curricular development. Demonstrated
ability to plan effectively; excellent skills in analysis
and communication. A record of promoting cooperative and
collaborative efforts in a rapidly changing
environment. Ability to meet promotion and tenure
standards.
PREFERRED: Advanced degree in an academic
discipline. Knowledge of electronic information systems and
resources, and understanding of qualitative and quantitative
collection analysis techniques. Experience with
donor relations and fundraising.
SALARY: $45,000 minimum, depending upon qualifications
BENEFITS: TIAA/CREF, excellent group medical, dental
and life insurance, 24 working days vacation and 18
days sick leave per fiscal year.
THE LIBRARY AND IOWA STATE: Iowa State University
fosters an environment that promotes the value
of diversity and offers a positive opportunity for contribution
and growth. Situated on a beautiful campus, the
Library actively serves over 25,000 students and supports
nationally recognized collections of 2.0 million
volumes, 2.3 million microforms and 21,400 current serials.
An automated Library system (NOTIS) is in
operation, with a planned migration to the HORIZON
client/server system in 1998. Library staff totals 174,
including 50 professional positions with faculty status. The
Library is a member of ARL, CRL, BCR, and
OCLC. Ames is a community of approximately 50,000
located 35 miles from Des Moines, the state capital. The
city supports quality schools and outstanding cultural
attractions and was recently recognized as one of the top
ten areas of its size in the country.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will
continue until an adequate pool is developed.
TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, official transcripts of
all college and graduate work, resume, and the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three
references to: Chair, Collections Officer Search Committee,
Iowa State University, 302 Parks Library, Ames, IA
50011-2140.
For more information about Iowa State University and about
the Library, see our World Wide Web sites at
http://www.iastate.edu/ and http://www.lib.iastate.edu.
Iowa State University has a strong commitment to equal
opportunity and affirmative action. Members of
protected classes are especially encouraged to apply.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
Jeanne Vogel
302 Administration Office
4-1442
Received on Thu Mar 26 1998 - 12:30:33 EST