Subject: Job posting: Assistant Collection Management Librarian
Coastal Carolina University's Kimbel Library is expanding its services
to meet the needs of a rapidly growing campus. It seeks an
enthusiastic colleague to provide vision and leadership that reflects
current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library
and information environment, including the rapid changes in providing
access to digital and physical materials to a wide range of
constituents. Collection Management Services (CMS) supports the
university's mission of teaching, research, and service. Kimbel
Library has a materials budget of over $700,000 and currently employs
a staff of 9 faculty positions and 20 staff.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Collection Management Services (CMS)
Librarian reports to the Head of CMS and will work with the Head of
CMS to plan and direct the work of approximately 4 paraprofessionals
and provide hands-on leadership in the establishment of workflows,
priorities, and support systems that enhance access to the collection.
S/he will assist the Head of CMS in program and collection evaluations
and reports, and in the allocation of resources in support of the
Library's mission. S/he will assist and manage work processes for the
selection, acquisition, cataloging, classification, linking and
maintenance of library collections of all types and formats. S/he will
communicate clearly, define and ensure quality outputs, and actively
mentor staff in the Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials departments.
Kimbel Library operates in a team environment and the
Assistant/Associate CMS Librarian will be expected to work
collaboratively with all library departments on a wide variety of
projects and library committees. The candidate will be a participant
and contributor to the Library's strategic planning and will serve on
University committees.
Rank, Salary and Benefits:
This is a twelve-month, tenure track faculty position with a
comprehensive benefits package. Professional achievement, service, and
research/creative activity are required for tenure and promotion. Rank
and salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience and
professional achievement.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and names
and addresses, postal and email, of three current references,
electronically at:
http://jobs.coastal.edu.
Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to
any offer of employment. Screening of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is
negotiable.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Received on Wed Apr 16 2008 - 01:41:38 EDT