From:
Joanna Mitchell <jmitchel_at_nmu.edu>
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN
Lydia M. Olson Library at Northern Michigan University seeks applicants
for Collection Development Librarian. We seek a versatile, dynamic
librarian to lead a collection development program responsive to the
needs of the University community. NMU is a high-tech campus and the
first public university in Michigan to embark on a “laptop campus”
initiative.
The Collection Development Librarian provides leadership in articulating
the direction and balance of collections, formulating collection
policies, managing the budget for resources, and evaluating the use of
library resources. This librarian is actively involved in vendor
relations, negotiates pricing and licensing agreements, and keeps
abreast of developments in publishing and scholarly communications.
Under the Dean of Academic Information Services, the Collection
Development Librarian coordinates the selection activity of liaison
librarians, serves as liaison to selected academic programs, and
coordinates cooperative collection development with other libraries,
consortia and statewide initiatives.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree; minimum 2 years
substantial collection development experience in an academic library;
thorough knowledge of trends and issues in academic collection
development; proficiency in financial management; ability to work
effectively and cooperatively in a collaborative, interdepartmental
environment; awareness of current trends in publishing, best practices
in licensing, and digital library initiatives; effective oral and
written communication skills; assessment and analytical skill,
problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize multiple projects. A
second master’s degree or higher is desirable.
This is a full-time, twelve-month tenure track faculty appointment at
the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Salary and benefits are
competitive. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Send letter of application with resume, transcripts, and
names of at least three references to: *Search Committee – Collection
Development Librarian, Lydia M. Olson Library, Northern Michigan
University, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855*. Letters of
application must address applicant’s qualifications and experience with
respect to this position. Applicant review begins October 30, 2006 and
continues until the position is filled.
To learn more about the Olson Library, visit: http://www.nmu.edu/library
Complete position description available at:
http://www.nmu.edu/library/news/cdl.htm
/NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and/
/is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty./
Received on Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:17:31 EDT