From:
Carol Green <carol.green_at_usm.edu>
https://jobs.usm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54395
*Application review will begin April 21, 2014 and will continue until
the position is filled.*
*Posting Details*
Posting Number:
0003011
Job Title:
Assistant Professor/Collection Development Coordinator
Grant Funded?
No
Position Type:
Faculty
Campus:
Hattiesburg
Department:
USM Libraries
Pay Grade Level:
N/A
Job Summary:
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a
full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as assistant
professor/collection development coordinator (CDC) in the University
Libraries.
Reporting to the dean of University Libraries, the CDC directs and
coordinates the collection development program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties of this position include the following:
Provides educational outreach to all departments to ensure broadest
participation of university faculty in collection assessment and
development
Provides leadership, training and guidance to collection advisory
committee, bibliographers and departmental liaisons as well as
coordinates all collection development activities
Performs ongoing assessment of collections and their use in
collaboration and support of the academic departments and disciplines of
the university
Researches and evaluates consortia purchasing opportunities; works with
vendors and publishers to negotiate pricing and subscription terms for
resources
Coordinates trials, presentations and training for resources
Plans collections budgets, develops budget reports and analysis
including projections and needs assessments in collaboration with
appropriate constituencies
Develops proposals to integrate new technologies, processes and programs
to improve efficiency and service
Coordinates policies and procedures with collections personnel
throughout the University Libraries system, including coordinating the
maintenance and regular review of collection development policies and
procedures
Serves as central contact and communicator with academic faculty and
administrators regarding collection development; seeks opportunities for
funding cooperatives
Participates in the construction of the annual acquisitions budget of
approximately $3 million and monitors its expenditure in collaboration
with the Library Acquisitions Budget Committee
Provides timely information on fund allocations, expenditures and
procedures to collection advisory committee, academic departmental
faculty liaisons and others
Engages in research and scholarly activity to fulfill the expectations
for tenure and promotion
Provides service to the Libraries, the university, the profession and
the community to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent
At least three years of experience in collection development in an
academic or research library
Demonstrated successful experience with the principles and practices of
collection development including collection assessment and data analysis
Knowledge of current collection development issues and trends at
academic and research libraries, including understanding of emerging
information technology and its applications for collection development
Managerial experience and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a
team environment
Demonstrated experience in successful budget management
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills
Ability to work effectively and creatively in a culturally diverse,
technologically complex and rapidly changing library and university system
Preferred Qualifications:
Substantive course work or secondary degree in an academic field
Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. integrated library system
Posting Date:
03-27-2014
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply for this position please go to https://jobs.usm.edu
<https://jobs.usm.edu/>. Please attach a letter of interest addressing
your qualifications for meeting the position responsibilities, a current
curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three
references.
Official transcripts may be requested prior to a campus interview.
Review of applications will begin on April 21, 2014, and will continue
until the position is filled.
Additional University/Departmental Information:
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a
comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its
mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering
individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of
Southern Mississippi, which enrolls nearly 16,000 students each year, is
the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in
Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Five additional research sites are located
on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans
with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern
Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with
disabilities to apply.
Work Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
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*Carol D. Green, Associate Professor
Head, Serials and Electronic Resources Unit
University Libraries*
*The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5053
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
601-266-4476 phone 601-266-6033 fax
Carol.Green_at_usm.edu <mailto:Carol.Green_at_usm.edu>
http://www.lib.usm.edu/ *
Received on Thu Apr 03 2014 - 03:02:16 EDT