Title: Collection Development Librarian
Location: Linda Hall Library of science, engineering & technology.
Kansas City, Missouri
Job #: 11011
Linda Hall Library of science, engineering & technology is known
internationally for its strong collections in science,
engineering, and technology and for the services it provides
to users of the collections. With an extraordinary serials
collection comprised of 15,000 current titles and a total of
over 45,000 titles as well as a monograph collection in excess
of one million volumes, its research materials are on a level
with that of great universities and governmental libraries.
Active collection development and acquisitions programs assure
continued growth of the collection and include an international
exchange program with 450 partners throughout the world.
Environment:
The Library, located on fourteen acres in the heart of Kansas
City's cultural community, has spacious, well-tended grounds
maintained as an urban arboretum that provide a beautiful setting
for the stately brick structure that houses the collections, dedicated
staff, and user-oriented services. Large, comfortable reading rooms
welcome researchers and visitors. Spacious, organized workspaces
provide for a pleasant work atmosphere. Congenial, collaborative
staff and excellent systems support are committed to the continued
improvement of services and collections that exceed patrons'
needs. The Linda Hall Library is a dichotomy with an eye on future
innovations while protecting traditional library values. Cooperative
working relationships are fostered through regular, informal group
discussions where creative ideas are encouraged and nurtured.
General Scope:
Manage the growth of the collection and the collection development policy.
Oversee the materials and acquisitions budget. Present the Library, the
collections, and services to the local, national, and international
community. Maintain and develop vendor relationships. Consult with
appropriate staff on matters of common concern. Assist with long-range
planning for Library programs and services. Implement directives and
assignments from the Library Operations Officer.
Education requirements:
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school.
Skills Required:
* Demonstrated budget management experience
* Coaching and mentoring/management potential
* Creative and proactive approach to building and maintaining
library collections in multiple subject areas
* Understanding of life sciences information and its sources
* Highly developed negotiating skills
* Knowledge of licensing of electronic materials
* Established working relationships with national and
international publishers and vendors in the publishing
world (print and electronic)
Contact:
Rick Brown, CPC
The Morley Group
6201 Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
www.themorleygroup.com
Email resume to: rbrown_at_themorleygroup.com
<mailto:rbrown_at_themorleygroup.com>
(317) 616-1737/ Fax: (317) 879-4790
Received on Tue Mar 18 2003 - 11:40:37 EST