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> *POSITION TITLE: Collection Development Librarian*, *Assistant Professor*
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> The University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library seeks an innovative,
> creative and service-oriented professional for the position of
> Collection Development Librarian.One of the fundamental
> responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian is to assess
> curricular needs across the university and support effective teaching
> and research with the best and most cost-effective resources. This
> position reports to the Director of Collection Management Services and
> also works closely with Dana Medical Library to coordinate purchase
> decisions.
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> The successful candidate will have a firm grasp of current scholarly
> content available via print or e-publishing options while also
> focusing on future models of discovery and access beyond ownership:
> open access research, digital humanities archives, institutional
> repositories, data mining initiatives and open educational resources
> (OERs).Knowledge of scholarly communication, altmetrics, and standard
> criteria/tools for measuring resource use and the impact of research
> and scholarship is essential. This position requires the ability to
> work with campus partners to demonstrate the value of the library's
> collections to academic departments in an era of increasing demand for
> accountability.
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> *RESPONSIBILITIES:*
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> Manage the selection, assessment and disposition of resources in all
> formats. Oversee patron-focused collections such as order on demand
> and patron driven acquisitions. Perform collection analysis to
> determine collection usage and effectiveness and to understand campus
> community needs.Chair the Bailey/Howe Collections Team to prioritize
> new resource requests and renewals. Participate in joint collection
> development activities with the Dana Medical Library.
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> Organize and conduct collection management projects (assessment and
> disposition). Supervise 1.5 FTE.
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> Collaborate with subject liaisons, faculty, academic departments and
> programs to ensure that UVM library collections are robust and
> discoverable. Coordinate collection options available via the Primo
> Central Index. Serve as subject liaison to one or more academic
> departments. Engage in scholarly activities and service to the
> library, the university and the library profession.
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> *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
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> ·Master's degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science
> program or equivalent degree;
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> ·Demonstrated effectiveness in managing selection, analysis, and
> disposition of materials in all formats, including patron driven
> acquisitions programs;
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> ·Relevant professional experience in establishing and maintaining
> effective relationships with faculty, campus partners, vendors,
> consortia, and publishers;
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> ·Supervisory experience in an academic library environment;
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> ·Demonstrated expertise with collection analysis techniques and tools
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> ·Demonstrated proficiency with automated library systems, usage tools
> and standards.**
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> *DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
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> ·Knowledge of collection management, the publishing industry,
> electronic resource management, licensing and copyright issues,
> digital rights management, digital preservation and discovery systems;
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> ·Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with
> colleagues, faculty and staff in a rapidly changing and dynamic
> environment;
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> ·Knowledge of user needs and patron satisfaction studies; experience
> with discovery systems.
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> The University is especially interested in candidates who can
> contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic
> institution. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter
> information about their commitment to diversity and how they will
> further this goal. For more information on diversity at the University
> of Vermont, see
> http://www.uvm.edu/president/?Page=whydiversity_statement.html
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> *SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:*
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> Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. The successful
> candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Library Professor. Minimum
> salary for Assistant Library Professor is $51,412. Generous benefits
> package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care
> plan, and 22 days of annual leave. The library faculty is represented
> by United Academics.
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> Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
> and contact information for three references. The search will remain
> open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete
> applications should be received no later than October 10, 2014, with
> review on-going until filled.
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> For further information on this position, refer to job posting #F017PO
> or to apply on-line, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com
> <http://www.uvmjobs.com>; telephone 802-656-3150.
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> The University of Vermont is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action
> Employer. Applications from women, veterans and people from diverse
> racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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> *CAMPUS PROFILE: *
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> The University of Vermont (UVM), established in 1791, is Vermont's
> public university and the largest institution of higher education in
> the state, with 12,000 degree students enrolled in nine schools and
> colleges. UVM is known as a small, premier research institution,
> combining the faculty-student relationships found at small liberal
> arts colleges with the resources of a major research institution. UVM
> Libraries, comprised of Bailey/Howe and Dana Medical Library, deliver
> distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community and the
> State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in
> research and scholarship, and dedication to public service. UVM
> Libraries use Primo as their discovery search interface,
> ScholarWorks@UVM <http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/>as the institutional
> repository and offer unique digital collections via the Center for
> Digital Initiatives <http://cdi.uvm.edu/collections/index.xql>.
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> UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which has consistently been
> named a top city to live in. Uniquely situated near both Lake
> Champlain and the Green Mountains, the surrounding area offers easy
> access to a variety of outdoor activities year round. Burlington
> enjoys a progressive economy, excellent school systems, a dynamic and
> stimulating cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. It
> is also within a short distance of several major metropolitan areas,
> including Montreal, Boston and New York City.
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> **
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Received on Wed Oct 08 2014 - 03:06:10 EDT