Director of Collection Management, Indianapolis Public Library, IN
From:
"Jobeth Bradbury" <jobethbradbury_at_gossagesager.com>
*Director of Collection Management*
*Indianapolis Public Library (IN)*
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One part *library leader*, one part *21^st century collections expert*
(print and digital) and one part *consummate professional*---that's the
blend the Indianapolis Public Library <http://www.imcpl.org/> is seeking
in its newly created *Director of Collection Management *position. The
successful candidate will be capable of thinking strategically and
acting tactically to ensure this major urban Library's collections and
technology applications provide reliable access and become that
equalizing factor for learning within the community.
The award-winning Indianapolis Public Library is an exciting work
environment---as an independent library district with a permanent tax
rate exclusively dedicated to public library services---the Library
staff (400 FTEs) and almost 500 volunteers serve the 800,000+ citizens
of Indianapolis and Marion County through 23 locations, including the
stunning new Central Library, the Children's Museum's InfoZone, and an
active bookmobile. Named a Four-Star library by /Library Journal /for
the past three years/,/ the Library celebrated 3.9 million patron visits
and a 14.6 million circulation in 2011. The Library has a $49 million
annual budget---a $5.5 million materials budget--and the Library
Foundation provides substantial support for programming, materials and
technology.
*Indianapolis, <http://www.indy.gov/>*the state capital and county seat
of Marion County, is Indiana's largest city, the 12th largest city in
the U.S., the second largest city in the Midwest, and one of the fastest
growing regions in the United States. Historically focused on
government and industry, Indianapolis today offers a diversified economy
in the fields of education, health care, and finance. Tourism is also a
vital part of the economy---the City plays host to numerous conventions
and sporting events. The region boasts rich cultural amenities and
offers excellent recreational activities---all contributing to an
outstanding quality of life. Additional information on the Library and
the area can be found at Indianapolis Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/IMCPLlinks.htm>.
*Responsibilities:*The Director of Collection Management will be
responsible for strategic leadership, management and planning for
Library-wide collections including centralized selection, acquisitions,
and processing and cataloging of all formats. Utilizingtrends in
electronic licensing, access, copyright, and traditional collections,
the successful candidate will work with library leadership to develop
policies and carry out tactical directions for maintaining the Library's
collections---including cataloging and metadata, digital collections,
product development and print acquisitions. Duties will also include
management of the Library's shared catalog with local schools and
museums in the Partner's Program; negotiating vendor contracts;
performing analysis and evaluation of present or proposed procedures and
computer-based solutions to library issues.
*Qualifications:*ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science; the
ability to obtain and retain an Indiana Librarian Certificate 1; and a
minimum of six years of professional experience including three years of
supervisory experience. The applicant must have broad knowledge of the
principles and practices of public libraries particularly multi-branch
systems; understanding of library collections, selection, publishing and
acquisitions issues; knowledge and understanding of issues related to
electronic resources; and excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. The complete job description
<http://www.gossagesager.com/collmgrjobdesc.pdf> has additional details.
Ten years of library experience with at least six years of collection
management responsibilities is preferred. *
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*Compensation*: The hiring salary range is $75,000-$100,000 with a
competitive benefits package.
*For further information*or to apply, contact Jobeth Bradbury, Bradbury
Associates/Gossage Sager Associates, JobethBradbury_at_gossagesager.com
<mailto:JobethBradbury_at_gossagesager.com>. A cover letter and current
resume as Word (or pdf) attachmentswill start the application process.
This position closes *September 16, 2012.*
*The Indianapolis Public Library is proud to be an EEO/AA employer
M/F/D/V and maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment
substance abuse testing.***
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087
www.gossagesager.com <http://www.gossagesager.com>
Received on Fri Jul 27 2012 - 09:50:03 EDT