CDL-POSITION OPENING, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

From: Lene Palmer <lenep_at_mail01.gmu.edu>

Please excuse any cross-listing with other listservs.
George Mason University Libraries
seeks to fill the following position.
Head, Collection Development and Preservation Officer
Provides leadership for all activities associated with the collection 
development and evaluation activities of a large university library system. 
Working closely with and reporting to the Associate University Librarian 
(AUL) for Resources and Collection Management Services (RCMS), the 
successful candidate will be responsible for collection development 
operations for four libraries across three campuses. The incumbent directly 
supervises 2.5 FTE. The successful candidate:
Coordinates the collection evaluation and development responsibilities of 
20+ selectors and is chair of the system-wide collection development group; 
Works closely with other library managers to help ensure excellent 
collections-related services for patrons; Helps prepare proposals for the 
research materials budget (currently $4.2 million); Recommends fund 
allocations, and closely monitors budget execution; Manages the electronic 
resources licensing operations; Actively engages two consortia: VIVA (The 
Virtual Library of Virginia) and WRLC (Washington Research Library 
Consortium);
Prepares detailed reports and analyses, obtains collections data and 
oversees maintenance of collection development electronic data archive; 
Manages multiple approval plans, and may have subject liaison 
responsibilities, depending on interest and expertise. As first 
preservation officer at GMU Libraries, leads integration of current 
preservation activities in to a comprehensive program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent; 
Significant professional collection development experience in an academic 
library; In-depth knowledge of academic publishing: print and electronic; 
Experience with large-scale or in-depth collection evaluation projects (RLG 
Conspectus a plus); Demonstrated ability to coordinate peer 
responsibilities in a non-supervisory environment; excellent leadership and 
communication skills.
Preferred: Excellent IT skills: Excel and Access; Budgetary expertise; 
Demonstrated supervisory experience; Electronic resources management 
experience, especially with licensing. An advanced degree in an academic 
discipline.
Appointment: 12-month Professional faculty appointment. Salary competitive, 
commensurate with experience, from a minimum of $40,000.


EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Health plan options and paid life insurance; several 
retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 11 paid 
holidays; tuition waiver for self.
Application: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses 
(including e-mail), and phone numbers of three current references to:
Chair, Head, Collection Development and Preservation Officer Search Committee
Library Administration, MSN 2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the 
position is filled
AA/EEO employer; minorities are encouraged to apply.