From:
"Wang, Rui" <wang1r_at_cmich.edu>
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*Director of Collection Development*
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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 DCDwilldevelop
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
<http://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/).
<http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/%29.>_
Rui Wang
Social Sciences Librarian
Central Michgan University Libraries
Email: wang1r_at_cmich.edu
Office: Park Library 220
Office phone: 989.774.4218
Received on Wed May 04 2011 - 03:12:06 EDT