Head of Collection Development - Search extended
(Formerly advertised as Manager of Resource Development)
The Head of Collection Development reports to the Director of Libraries and
is responsible for directing fund allocation and selection for all resources
acquired; supports vendor relations; manages the collection development of
monographs, serials, audio-visual and electronic resources. Coordinates
selection activity and liaison of librarians in reference and other units
with teaching faculty. Manages gift solicitation, relations with donors and
related activities. Supervises special collections and archives. Provides
liaison to selected departments and reference desk support including
rotation on nights and weekends.
Requires five or more years experience in collection development with
experience as a reference librarian and as a supervisor preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of one or more scholarly subject areas or special
collections also preferred. Second masters degree in an academic discipline
desirable.
Trinity University is one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the
nation, supporting approximately 2500 students with excellent faculty,
facilities, and library. The Coates Library contains nearly 900,000 volumes
in addition to substantial electronic resources and other media. San
Antonio, a favorite national conference site, is a culturally diverse
metropolitan area of one million people that boasts a low cost of living.
Position is a twelve-month appointment to library faculty with tenure-track.
Salary is mid-to-upper 40s. Benefits includes TIAA/CREF (pending
qualification) and development support. Position open until filled.
Additional information can be found at
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/library.
Send a letter of application, describing interests in position and
experience, with a detailed resume, and the names of three references to:
Christopher Nolan, Coates Library, Trinity University, 715 Stadium Drive,
San Antonio, TX 78212. Electronic applications are encouraged to:
dwarneke_at_trinity.edu.
Received on Thu Feb 15 2001 - 06:43:07 EST