CDL-Position: Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions (MA)

From: Lori DuBois <Lori.A.Dubois_at_williams.edu>

Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions
Williams College Libraries
Williamstown, MA

Williams College Libraries seeks candidates for the position of Head of 
Collection Development and Acquisitions. This position offers a unique 
opportunity to manage a $2.35 million materials budget, to lead collection 
initiatives and establish acquisitions policies at a top-ranked liberal 
arts college. In collaboration with eleven liaison selectors, this person 
will have an exciting role in developing the future of library collections 
as the college embarks on the construction of a new integrated library and 
technology center and off-site storage facility. The Head of Collection 
Development and Acquisitions reports to the College Librarian. This 
position is a full-time, 12-month administrative staff position.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and justifies budget requests in conjunction with the College 
Librarian. Makes allocations and tracks expenditures for general, 
endowment, gift, and grant funds. Evaluates vendor performance and 
negotiates with vendors for service fees and sales discounts. Monitors 
faculty curricular and research interests and adapts to changes in the 
Williams curriculum; oversees purchasing priorities. Coordinates review and 
selection of electronic resources. Chairs the Library's Electronic 
Resources Group. Negotiates license terms and pricing for electronic 
resources and media materials. Participates in the implementation of the 
Library's Electronic Resource Management module. As a Boston Library 
Consortium collection manager, represents the Williams College Libraries in 
frequent collaborative meetings with other BLC counterparts. Participates 
in BLC initiatives including the Cooperative Collection Development Working 
Group. Supervises five Acquisitions support staff.

Requirements:
MLS degree from ALA-accredited library school with 5 years relevant 
experience formulating and tracking budgets; collection development 
expertise. Ability to work collaboratively with various campus 
constituents. Subject expertise in and understanding of the mission of a 
liberal arts college. Supervisory and training experience with knowledge of 
scholarly communication and library trends in copyright and licensing. 
Knowledge of the publishing market, electronic service providers, serials 
vendors and. binding and preservation practices. Expertise in accounting 
practices and systems. Demonstrated excellent oral and written 
communication skills. Experience with online integrated bibliographic 
systems and bibliographic utilities. Familiarity with cataloging standards.

Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2007, and continue until the 
position is filled.

    Please send a cover letter and resume including job number 
#300365-COLLDV to:

    Williams College Office of Human Resources
    100 Spring Street Suite 201
    Williamstown, MA 01267

      -or-

    hr_at_williams.edu

    413.597.3129

    "Williams College welcomes diversity"
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