Position Announcement - Digital Resources and Collection Development
Librarian (Westfield, MA)
From:
"Zeff, Oliver" <ozeff_at_westfield.ma.edu>
Digital Resources and Collection Development Librarian
Ely Library
Westfield State University
Westfield State University seeks an innovative, service-oriented Digital
Resources and Collection Development Librarian to join our team of
librarians and staff members to serve the Westfield State University
community. This is a new, 12-month, tenure-track position reporting to
the library director.
The Digital Resources and Collection Development Librarian coordinates
work related to the assessment and selection of digital and non-digital
resources? assists in the creation and implementation of collection
development policies and procedures? collects data and reports on use of
the collections; tracks vendor contracts and licenses; gathers data and
consults with librarians and faculty members to assess information
needs; works with the systems and digital services librarian on setting
up access to resources; helps promote resources to the campus community;
recommends budget allocation needs to the library director; works
closely with acquisitions staff; assesses prospective resources,
including arranging for database trials; acts as subject specialist for
assigned subject areas; and actively participates in the library's
reference and instruction programs.
Required Qualifications:
·MLS from an American Library Association-accredited library and
information science program
·Two years of post-MLS library experience
·Experience with budget planning
·Knowledge of collection development and management strategies, and
familiarity with emerging trends with collection selection tools and
processes
·Project management experience
·Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in scholarly communication and
content management
·Experience in, and enthusiasm for teaching and reference services
·Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with
attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
·Strong familiarity with integrated library systems
·Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
·Strong user-centered public service orientation
·Commitment to professional development and service
·Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to
work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and students
Preferred Qualifications:
·One year or more of experience with collection development and/or
electronic resources management
·Experience with OCLC WorldShare Management Services
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
Apply online at http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/. Please submit a
resume, cover letter, and transcript of MLS or MLIS degree. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until a finalist is
selected. Westfield State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
About Westfield State University:
Westfield State University is an education leader committed to providing
students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as
the first public co-educational college in America to offer an education
without barrier to race, gender or economic status. Westfield State
University's primary mission is to assist its students to develop
intellectually and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the
social and economic conditions in their communities. A public
institution, the University has been offering online bachelor's degree
courses since 2008. In January, 2012, U.S. News & World Report's
first-ever edition of Top Online Education Programs ranked Westfield
State #1 in the country for faculty credentials and training in online
education programs. Westfield is a great place to work, learn and grow.
In 2011, Westfield State University was named one of "America's Great
Colleges to Work For" by the prestigious Chronicle of Higher Education.
<mailto:ozeff_at_westfield.ma.edu>
Received on Sat Jul 27 2013 - 03:01:05 EDT