CDL: Director of Collection Development - Central Michigan University

CDL: Director of Collection Development - Central Michigan University
From: "Wang, Rui" <wang1r_at_cmich.edu>
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   Director of Collection Development


Central Michigan University Libraries seeks an innovative, enthusiastic individual to 
formulate and lead collection development initiatives and programs. Reporting to the 
Associate Dean of Libraries and working closely with the Dean of Libraries, the Director 
of Collection Development leads library collection development and scholarly 
communications initiatives at Central Michigan University. A member of the Dean's Advisory 
Council, the Director of Collection Development also participates in goal-setting and 
decision-making for the CMU Libraries.

The Director of Collection Development (DCD) manages a $4 million acquisitions budget and 
is responsible for aligning the budget with current and emerging academic programs and 
trends in the publishing industry. The successful candidate will lead a collection 
development team of 15 subject librarians to assess the current collection and anticipate 
future collection needs; and will play a lead role in analyzing the use of library 
resources, assessing the collection, and staying abreast of trends in scholarly 
communication. The DCD will develop and employ strategies to ensure a collection 
development program that reflects the academic needs of a 21st century university.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent; at least four years library collection development or 
scholarly publications experience; effective team leadership experience; budgeting 
experience; understanding of trends in scholarly communication; excellent interpersonal 
and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively and 
collaboratively with library constituencies and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program; 
additional advanced degree; work experience in higher education; supervisory experience; 
record of success in the innovation of library services; strong record of professional 
activity in areas related to responsibilities; project management skills; reference 
experience; library technology experience.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $70,000. Competitive benefits (go to 
http://www.cmich.edu/Documents/HR/Benefits/bpa.pdf and click on Professional 
Administrative for more information). This is a professional administrative position.

Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is 
filled.

Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.cmich.edu.  Please be prepared to submit a 
resume, a letter of application, and a list of three references.



CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide 
equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate in employment against 
persons based on age, color, disability, gender, familial status, height, marital status, 
national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, 
or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).





Rui Wang
Social Sciences Librarian
Central Michgan University Libraries
Email: wang1r_at_cmich.edu
Office: Park Library 220
Office phone: 989.774.4218