CDL: Collection Management Librarian

Position Announcement: 
>From   "Gordon, Gerald D" <ggordon_at_RADFORD.EDU>
Subject   Position Announcement: Collection Management Librarian - Radford
University

Collection Management Librarian
McConnell Library, Radford University

 Radford University seeks a motivated and dedicated librarian to provide
leadership and coordination for all collection development and
preservation activities for the university library including stacks
management, policy development, planning, collection analysis, and
information resource budgeting.   Analyzes and reports trends and data
in material costs, usage, and other factors to determine budget
parameters, inform purchasing decisions and de-selection projects, and
to provide internal and external collection development activity
reports. Participates as a collection development liaison. Serves as
collections contact to the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA)
consortium. Manages library materials preservation including shelving
and binding. Works collaboratively with the library faculty collection
development liaisons and technical services librarians. Supervises one
or two staff responsible for shelving, binding, and supporting
collection development by gathering usage data and performing other
duties.  Twelve-month non-tenured professional faculty position,
including responsibilities for university service and professional
contributions.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with
qualifications, education and experience.


Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited Masters in Library/Information
Science. Knowledge of collection development and analysis, and of basic
materials preservation. Familiarity with library acquisitions and the
publishing industry, including trends in electronic resources
management. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and
independently. Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills. High level of initiative. Proficiency with word
processing and spreadsheets. Strong arithmetic skills and the ability to
manage budgeting. Familiarity with Library of Congress Classification.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience or significant education in
collection development, preservation, procurement, licensing, electronic
usage statistics, serials, library acquisitions, and/or library
cataloging. Experience working with publishers or vendors. Supervisory
education or experience. A strong commitment to public service.

To apply for this position and for more information, go to
https://jobs.radford.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50419. Applicants must
complete an online application and attach a cover letter, resume, and
unofficial copies of transcripts with the application.  Consideration of
applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled.

Please visit the McConnell Library web site at: http://library.radford.edu

RADFORD UNIVERSITY is a co-educational, comprehensive, state supported
institution with an emphasis on teaching in scenic southwestern
Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with an enrollment of approximately
9,500 students.

Radford University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
committed to diversity.