CDL-Head of Collection Development, University of Texas at San Antonio Library

From: Stefanie Wittenbach <Stefanie.Wittenbach_at_utsa.edu>

              Head of Collection Development

The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is seeking a dynamic, 
energetic, user oriented librarian to provide leadership, organization, and 
management skills as Head of Collection Development. This position is 
responsible for the effective administration of the Library’s collection 
development program and reports to the Assistant Dean for Collections. 
Establishes goals and work plans for Collection Development to meet Library 
and institutional objectives. Manages the library materials budget. 
Coordinates contract negotiations for library resources. Manages the 
Library’s digital initiatives program, including implementation of an 
institutional repository. Works with the Assistant Dean for Collections to 
develop a scholarly communications education program for the University. 
Participates on the Collections Management Team along with the Head of 
Acquisitions, Head of Cataloging, and Head

of Archives and Special Collections.



Qualifications: Required – MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program. Five 
years of successful and increasingly responsible professional experience in 
collection management and development in an academic library setting. 
Demonstrated successful management and supervisory experience. Previous 
library budget planning experience. Preferred – Advanced degree in 
bibliographic area of specialization. Excellent grounding in technical and 
public service issues which affect collection development. Knowledge of at 
least one foreign language. Knowledge of or experience with digital 
libraries and/or institutional repositories. Professionally active in the 
areas of responsibility of this position. Salary: Commensurate with 
qualifications, $55,000 minimum for a 12-month appointment plus benefits 
package.



The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is at an exciting point in 
its history with new positions being filled, strategic planning in 
progress, and a major renovation project underway.



Applications must be completed through the online applicant system STARS 
(<https://www.utsajobs.com/>https://www.utsajobs.com) together with cover 
letter, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

Posting closes October 31, 2007. For assistance accessing STARS, call UTSA 
Human Resources at (210) 458-4250. UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women and 
minorities are encouraged to apply. The UTSA campus is accessible to 
persons with disabilities.