from: kewing_at_stcloudstate.edu
Learning Resources & Technology Services (http://lrts.stcloudstate.edu)
at St. Cloud State University (http://www.stcloudstate.edu) in St.
Cloud, Minnesota, is seeking applications for the following position:
Collection Management Librarian
Assistant or Associate Professor; tenure track, 9-month appointment plus
28 additional duty days.
Salary: $53,000 minimum (196 duty days), commensurate with academic
qualifications and experience.
Appointment no later than Fall 2007.
The Collection Management Librarian will provide leadership for library
collection development and acquisitions. The Collection Management
Librarian works as a part of a team that is responsible for collection
development, acquisitions, serials management, cataloging, and library
systems for all collections in LR&TS, including government publications,
serials, monographs, audio-visual media, and online resources. Specific
duties of the position:
--Plan and manage annual serial, monograph, media, and electronic
resources allocations of over $1.1 million --Develop and maintain
client-centered relationships with faculty and students to determine
collection needs and priorities --Coordinate collection management,
including coordination of liaison collection developers, evaluation of
gifts, selection of new materials, and deselection of resources
--Evaluate and assess the collection, set unit goals, evaluate and
refine procedures, develop appropriate policies, and manage vendor
relations --Participate in statewide coordinated collection management
among academic libraries --Coordinate with other members of the
collection management team, specifically the E-Resources/Serials
Librarian, the Cataloging Librarian, and the Systems Librarian --Provide
reference services --Oversee the work of staff and student employees
In addition, all faculty in LR&TS advise university students, teach one
course per year in a library-associated academic program, and serve on
LR&TS and University committees. Demonstrated ability to teach and/or
perform effectively, scholarly achievement or research, continued
preparation and study, contribution to student growth and development,
and service to the university and community are required for tenure and
promotion.
Required:
--ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
--Professional experience in collection management --Ability to create a
cooperative and effective work environment --Ability to work effectively
with colleagues in a team environment --Ability to present ideas
effectively, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals
--Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic library
services/resources as they relate to scholarly communication and
publishing
Preferred:
--Second graduate degree
--Experience in an academic library
-- Teaching experience
Apply to:
Collections Management Librarian Search Committee c/o Dean, Learning
Resources & Technology Services St. Cloud State University 720 Fourth
Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: (320) 308-2022
Fax: (320) 308-4778
A completed application includes a letter addressing the
responsibilities, qualifications and experience listed above; current
vita; undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies
acceptable for initial screening); and contact information, including
names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references. Review of
applications will begin on January 26, 2007, and continue until the
position is filled. SCSU is committed to excellence and actively
supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite
individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including
minorities, women, GLBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. SCSU is
a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Keith
Keith Ewing
Learning Resources & Technology Services St. Cloud State University St.
Cloud, MN 56301-4498
t: 320.308.4824
f: 320.308.5623
e: kewing_at_stcloudstate.edu
h: http://web.stcloudstate.edu/kewing
"Librarians have too long focused on the user in the life of the
library. We need instead to focus on the library in the life of the
user." --Douglas Zweizig
Received on Sat Jan 06 2007 - 02:02:59 EST