>From "Jacobsen, Lynne" <Lynne.Jacobsen_at_pepperdine.edu>
Position Announcement--Scholarly Resources Librarian
Pepperdine University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and
experienced Scholarly Resources Librarian to manage a collaborative collection
development program, ensuring that print and electronic collections meet the
ever-changing needs of a diverse academic community. This position reports to
the Associate University Librarian for Information Resources, Collections, and
Scholarly Communication.
Responsibilities: The Scholarly Resources Librarian coordinates librarians in
collaborative collection development activities including assessment, selection,
resource trials, de-selection, and outreach to faculty; monitors long-term
collection development commitments such as approval plans, serial subscriptions,
patron-driven acquisitions, and electronic purchases vs. leasing programs;
negotiates licenses and contracts; develops good working relationships with
vendors and consortia; communicates effectively with technical services and
systems regarding acquisitions and access issues; manages the production and
analysis of statistics relating to collections and their use, as well as
comparative analysis with peer institutions; monitors trends in collection
development in academic libraries, and implements best practices to achieve
library collection goals and objectives; and serves as a library liaison in
assigned subject areas which includes teaching information literacy classes.
Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a
full-time, ranked librarian position with generous insurance benefits and
employer-funded retirement options.
Qualifications: Required: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library
school; at least three years of relevant experience in an academic library
showing progressive responsibility in the area of collection development
including management of materials budgets, vendor contracts, and licenses; the
ability to lead and work within a collaborative environment; excellent
analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills;
proficiency with spreadsheets and analytical tools; excellent presentation and
negotiation skills.
To apply: Please apply at
https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1329762636383
and attach a letter of application, a resume, and the names and contact
information for three references. Pepperdine University is an equal opportunity
employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or
condition protected by applicable federal or state law.
Pepperdine University is an independent, medium-sized university enrolling
approximately 7,700 students in five colleges and schools. Seaver College, the
School of Law, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the Graziadio
School of Business and Management, and the School of Public Policy are located
on the University’s 830-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu.
Courses are taught in Malibu, at four graduate campuses in Southern California,
permanent program facilities in Washington, D.C., and at international campuses
in Germany, England, Italy, Switzerland, Argentina, and China.
Submitted by
Lynne Jacobsen
Associate University Librarian
Information Resources, Collections, and Scholarly Communication
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Phone: 310.506.7681
Fax: 310.506.4117
Email: lynne.jacobsen_at_pepperdine.edu
Received on Sun May 13 2012 - 03:01:13 EDT