From: "Casey, Anne M." <casey1am_at_cmich.edu>
Director of Collection Development
Central Michigan University Libraries seeks an innovative,
enthusiastic librarian to lead collection development initiatives and
programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries and working
closely with the Dean of Libraries, the Director of Collection
Development leads library collection development and scholarly
communications initiatives at Central Michigan University. As part of
the Dean’s Advisory Council, the Director of Collection Development
participates, as well, in general leadership and decision-making in
the CMU Libraries.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Collection Development (DCD) manages a $3.6+ million
acquisitions budget and is responsible for aligning the budget with
current and emerging academic programs and trends in the publishing
industry. The successful candidate will lead a collection development
team of 15 bibliographer/liaisons to assess the current collection and
anticipate future collection needs; and will communicate with academic
senior staff about collection development issues. The DCD will
develop and lead scholarly communications initiatives and will employ
strategies to ensure a collection development program that reflects
the academic needs of a 21st century university.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information science from an
ALA-accredited program; at least four years collection development
experience in academic or large public libraries; at least two years
professional experience in academic libraries; effective team
leadership experience; budgeting experience; understanding of trends
in scholarly communication; excellent interpersonal and written
communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with
library constituencies and staff .
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional advanced degree; supervisory experience; record of success
in innovation of library services; strong record of professional
activity in areas related to responsibilities; project management
skills; reference experience; library technology experience.
Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $60,000. Competitive
benefits. This is a professional administrative position.
Review of applications will begin on November 27, 2006. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.cmich.edu. Please be
prepared to submit a resume, a letter of application and a list of
three references.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase
diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does
not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color,
disability, gender, familial status, height, marital status, national
origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
For more information, please contact:
Anne Marie Casey
Associate Dean of Libraries
Central Michigan University
Park Library 407C
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-6421 (v)
989-7742179 (f)
casey1am_at_cmich.edu
Received on Mon Oct 30 2006 - 13:54:06 EST