From: "William Wakeling" <w.wakeling_at_neu.edu>
Northeastern University seeks an energetic, creative and self-motivated
individual to join its newly re-energized, service-oriented, and
forward-looking library team, and to fill the newly-created position of
Collection Development Librarian in its Collection Development team.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Library's Collection
Development Officer, the Collection Development Librarian's
responsibilities will include:
Managing several key areas of the Library's collection development program,
including gifts, exchanges, weeding, withdrawal, and the supervision of
student assistants;
Collaborating with other bibliographers in discipline-related projects
reviewing and analyzing collections for accreditation and other purposes;
Developing and implementing librarywide collection assessment programs;
Participating in collection development and faculty/student liaison;
Coordinating the trial, evaluation and selection of new electronic
information resources;
Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with donors
and vendors.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. At least
two years of experience, preferably in an academic library collections or
technical services environment. Supervisory experience.
Spreadsheet/database IT skills preferred. Scientific background preferred.
Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, supervisory, written, and
oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to thrive in a
rapidly changing environment. Strong commitment to diversity. Must be
energetic, innovative, self-motivated, service-oriented, and resourceful,
with broad knowledge of print and electronic information resources,
relevant information technology, trends in academic libraries, scholarly
communication and higher education.
Salary: minimum $38,000
To apply: Applications received by March 30, 2002 will receive first
consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and three
references to:
Edward A. Warro
Dean of Libraries
Northeastern University
320 Snell Library
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
For more about Northeastern University and its libraries, visit
http://www.lib.neu.edu.
Northeastern University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer, and especially welcomes applications from minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities.
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Will Wakeling
Collection Development Officer, University Libraries
320 Snell Library
Northeastern University, Boston MA 02115
Tel 617.373.4961
Fax 617.373.5409
Email w.wakeling_at_neu.edu
Received on Mon Mar 18 2002 - 11:12:46 EST