CDL-Position Opening, Western Carolina University

From: Nancy Newsome <newsome_at_email.wcu.edu>

Collection Development Librarian
Hunter Library, Western Carolina University

Hunter Library seeks an innovative Collection Development Librarian to 
develop a holistic approach to acquiring library resources in a variety of 
formats.  This position will provide leadership in articulating the 
direction, balance and emphasis of collections, including monographs, 
serials, and electronic databases, as well as formulating policies; budget 
allocation and management; monitoring publishing trends, both electronic 
and print; and cooperative collection development in the context of a three 
institution consortium. The Collection Development Librarian will 
coordinate and support the work of the liaisons to academic departments in 
their efforts to develop collections in their areas, and will work with 
teaching faculty who are planning new programs or courses or preparing for 
accreditation visits.  This librarian will play a key role in analyzing the 
use of library resources and assessing the collection.

This position is expected to work closely with the Head of Collection 
Development and Serials to whom the position reports, as well as 
collaborate with the Acquisitions and Cataloging Unit.  The position will 
also act as liaison to one or more academic departments, and may provide 
some assistance at the reference desk.

Required: A Masters of Library Science from an ALA accredited school and a 
minimum of three years full-time relevant experience.

Preferred: Experience in collection assessment including quantitative 
analysis, and as a liaison with teaching faculty; knowledge of automated 
systems, good oral and written communication skills, planning and 
organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively with teaching 
faculty, students, library faculty and staff.

Please submit letter of application, resume and names and telephone numbers 
of three references to: Chair, Collection Development Search Committee, 
Hunter Library, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723.   Review 
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position 
is filled.  For full consideration, applications should be received by 
November 15, 2004.

Minimum salary is $38,000.  Salary and rank commensurate with 
qualifications.  This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a 
generous 24 days of vacation leave annually.  Choice of retirement plans 
includes Fidelity, Lincoln, TIAA-CREF, VALIC, or the North Carolina State 
retirement system.

Hunter Library has a materials budget of 1.3 million which is expected to 
increase annually for the next 3-5 years.  It is a member of the Western 
North Carolina Library Network, a consortium of three universities sharing 
the Innovative Interfaces Inc. system and other services.  Western Carolina 
University (www.wcu.edu <http://www.wcu.edu>) is one of the 16 senior 
institutions of the University of North Carolina and is an affirmative 
action, equal opportunity employer. WCU is a fast growing, regional 
comprehensive university with approximately 8,400 students.  The university 
is located in one of the major recreational areas in the Southeast, 
situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge 
Mountains.  While in a rural setting, the university is only one hour from 
Asheville and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.


Nancy Newsome
Head of Collection Development & Serials
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee NC  28723
828/227-3489
newsome_at_wcu.edu