From: Strieb, Karla L. <strieb.2_at_osu.edu>
Head, Collection Development and Management Program University Libraries
The Ohio State University The Head of Collection Development and
Management is responsible for leading and managing a program to provide
a 21st Century research library collection advancing transformative
teaching, learning, and research at the University. Exercising
collaborative leadership and leveraging a growing portfolio of
multi-institutional partnerships and initiatives, the Head is
responsible for developing strategy, advising library leaders, making
decisions, and creating processes, programs, and projects for the Ohio
State University’s diverse and extensive print and licensed electronic
collections. This is a tenure track faculty position. Responsibilities:
Leadership Leads program efforts critical to the Libraries' collection
strategies such as building and stewarding distinctive collections,
shifting collecting focus from print to electronic resources, periodic
and on-going review of continuations, and selection decisions for
relocation of print materials and de-duplication. Provides leadership in
developing and implementing collecting and fund management strategy in
alignment with the University’s needs and the Libraries' strategic
directions. Provides guidance to enhance fund managers’ selection,
collection development, and collection management capabilities and
ensures that allocated funds are managed appropriately and serves as an
interface between collection managers and technical services. Provides
leadership and coordination for collections-related projects and
initiatives. Chairs the Collection Development and Management Committee,
organizes the quarterly Collection Managers Forum. Fund and Budget
Management Works with Acquisitions and Business Office (Acquisitions
Accounting) and Libraries Collection Budget Working Group to facilitate
effective and appropriate use of all funds in a materials budget of over
$14 million dollars. Advises the Associate Director of Collections,
Technical Services, and Scholarly Communication on materials budget
allocation and management. Monitors and advises on management of all
central funds in the materials budget and may be designated to manage
special purpose funds and selected endowments. Collections Assessment
Develops programmatic capacity to assess collections and usage of both
print and electronic resources. Conducts data analysis to inform
collections strategy and applies data to collections decisions. Promotes
and supports fund managers’ use of data to enhance collections decisions
. Common analyses include within-discipline and cross-collections
collecting and purchasing patterns, usage patterns, and publishing
patterns and changing processes for the creation of scholarly content.
Outreach around OSUL content Provides effective and consistent
communications with campus constituencies regarding the library’s
general collections. Partnerships with other libraries are integral to
collection development and management strategy for OSU Libraries.
Engages with other campus libraries, leads OSUL participation in the
OhioLINK Cooperative Information Resources Committee and other OhioLINK
groups as appropriate . Represents OSU Libraries as appropriate for
initiatives with CIC partners, CRL, OCLC Research Libraries Partnership,
HathiTrust, et al. Reporting and Supervision This position reports to
the AD for Collections, Technical Services, and Scholarly Communication
but must work actively and collaboratively across all library divisions.
Interviews, hires, develops, supervises and evaluates program staff
(currently 1 permanent staff and 1 term staff). Evaluates organizational
structure and staffing in the context of the Libraries’ and
institution’s needs and implements changes that enhance productivity,
innovation, and collaboration. Scholarship and Service Builds and
maintains a research program and service profile related to library
collections. Presents and publishes in appropriate venues in order to
raise own and Libraries’ profile. Qualifications (Required) * ALA
accredited MLS/MLIS degree. * Minimum of two years professional
experience in building and managing library collections in print and
digital formats, including management of funds. * Knowledge and
understanding of 21st century collections issues, emerging practices,
standards, and trends relating to collection development and management
in an academic or research library environment. * Demonstrated ability
to develop and implement strategy in developing or managing library
collections including ability to align strategy with local priorities
and evolving multi-institutional cooperative environments. *
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively,
plan, coordinate, and implement effective projects. * Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing. *
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. *
Ability to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure; commitment to
professional development and service. Qualifications (Desired) *
Evidence of potential to lead change. * Demonstrated competency in
analysis, budgeting and planning, assessment and evaluation of library
collections. * Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to
multi-institutional collaborations, especially involving library
collections. * Advanced skills in statistical analysis and research
design. * Familiarity with e-resource licensing and copyright issues. *
Supervisory experience. Rank/Salary This is a full-time, permanent,
12-month tenure-track faculty appointment. Salary and faculty rank are
dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits The University
offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15 days
sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical,
surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and
life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative
retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see:
http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf. Application
Nominations or applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 15,
2012. Please send letter of interest with a current resume and name,
address, phone, and email address of three references to Greg Newman at
newman.25_at_osu.edu . Please include Head of Collection Development and
Management Program Application in the subject field. Contact - Greg
Newman, Human Resources, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210,
614-247-8887 To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages
applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans,
and women. EEO/AA employer. A copy of the position description is
available at:
http://library.osu.edu/documents/human-resources/jobs/Head_of_Collections_desc_rev_June_2012_for_posting.pdf
Karla Strieb, Ph D & MLS Associate Director for Collections, Technical
Services, and Scholarly Communication The Ohio State University 305
Thompson Library 1858 Neil Avenue Mall Columbus, OH 43210 Phone:
614-292-6840 Email: Strieb.2_at_osu.edu
Received on Sat Aug 04 2012 - 03:01:03 EDT