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 May 2, 2005.
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.
Received on Wed Apr 20 2005 - 02:24:27 EDT