Subject: position opening: Vassar College, Collection Development
Librarian
Complete posting at: https://employment.vassar.edu/
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Position Information-Administrator
Posting Date: June 9, 2008
Position Title: Collection Development Librarian
Department: Main Library
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Posting Number: 0800157
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Vassar College seeks a dynamic, service-oriented and innovative
librarian to provide leadership and vision for the development of its
library collections. Reporting to the Library Director, the Collection
Development Librarian will be responsible for the oversight of a 2.6
million dollar budget for collections in support of the College's
educational mission, balancing the role of librarians and faculty
expertise in the collection development process. The CDL will be
responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and
management of a balanced library collection as well as for setting
collection development policies and goals and implementing ongoing
collection assessment. As part of this mission, the CDL will be
responsible for reviewing and strengthening the existing librarian
liaison program. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to work
with existing consortia and forge new collaborative partnerships that
will assist Vassar in providing the best resources to its community.
An essential part of the work of the Collection Development Librarian
will include working as part of a team and collaborating with other
professional partners within the library and at the College.
Additionally, the incumbent will be asked to serve on the reference
desk and teach in the library instruction program.
Qualifications:
Specialized advanced degree or equivalent; doctorate or equivalent
degree preferred. MLS or equivalent degree highly desired.
Two to three years experience in an academic library performing
collection development and/or acquisitions responsibilities or
directly related experience essential.
Other essential skills include: excellent oral, written and
interpersonal communication skills and the ability to display
imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving problems and working with
people.
We are seeking a candidate who understands the importance of the
library collection in the academic life of the College. The successful
candidate will have both an in-depth knowledge of the disciplines that
constitute the liberal arts as well as demonstrated knowledge of
current and emerging trends, issues and best practices in academic
library collection development, scholarly communications and assessment.
To Apply:
Please visit us on the web at https://employment.vassar.edu/. To
complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your
resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional
references. (Word or PDF format required.) Please include your
salary requirements in your cover letter. This position will remain
open until filled.
Vassar is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed
to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts
education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and
respect for difference. Applications from members of historically
underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
(845)437-5820. x6820 careers_at_vassar.edu
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Received on Fri Jun 13 2008 - 01:34:43 EDT