CDL-POSITION OPENING, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, SOUTH BEND

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 09:21:37 -0800
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
From: "Lefevre, Sue E" <slefevre_at_iusb.edu>

Collection Development Librarian.  Primary responsibility for ensuring that 
the Library provides a strong collection that supports the teaching and 
research mission of the institution.  Coordinates the selection of 
materials in all formats; allocates the Librarys material budget to the 
other academic units; works with academic departmental liaisons to promote 
appropriate and substantive growth of the Librarys collections in all 
disciplines taught in the IU South Bend curriculum; selects general 
monographic and serial materials not covered by departments; and directs 
collection assessment, evaluation, and deselection activities. The person 
in this position will also participate in Reference Desk services, 
including some evening and weekend hours.  Participation in a highly active 
instruction program may be possible.  Shares in university governance 
through memberships on committees. Reports  to the Director of Library 
Services. Required: ALA- MLS; minimum of five years experience at an 
academic library with collection development responsibilities. Energetic, 
motivated, and creative professional with a strong service orientation. 
Strong fiscal management skills; familiarity with vendor contracts and 
licenses.  Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be 
able to meet the responsibilities of a tenure-track 
appointment.  Preferred: academic reference experience and knowledge of 
acquisitions process and preservation techniques.   Twelve month 
appointment beginning August 2004 will be at the Associate Librarian 
Rank.  Salary: $45,000 - $50,000.  Review of applications will begin 
January 10 and will continue until filled.  Send letter of application, 
resume, and three letters of reference to: Linda Fisher, Chair, Search and 
Screen Committee, Franklin D. Schurz Library, Indiana University South 
Bend, P.O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634.  Fax: (574) 237-4472; e-mail: 
lfisher_at_iusb.edu. IUSB is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
employer.  Visit our web site: http://www.iusb.edu/~libg/

Sue LeFevre
Library Business Operations Manager
Franklin D. Schurz Library
Indiana University South Bend
574-237-4404
P.O. Box 7111
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
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