From: Jacobsen, Lynne <Lynne.Jacobsen_at_pepperdine.edu>
*P**osition Announcement--Scholarly Resources Librarian(search extended)*
Pepperdine University Libraries, based in Malibu, CA overlooking the
Pacific Ocean, seeks an enthusiastic and experienced leader to manage a
collaborative collection development program that supports teaching and
learning. With a materials budget of over $1.3 million, this position
advises the purchase of both electronic and print resources, engages
students and faculty, and joins a team of forward-thinking librarians.
This position works closely with the Instructional Design Librarian
andreports 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; 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
<mailto:lynne.jacobsen_at_pepperdine.edu>/
Received on Wed Oct 24 2012 - 03:06:07 EDT