CDL: Librarian for Collection Development & Evaluation position at Loyola Marymount University

> Librarian for Collection Development & Evaluation position at Loyola 
> Marymount University
> From:
> "Johnson-Grau, Glenn" <Glenn.Johnson-Grau_at_lmu.edu>
>
>
> ***Please excuse cross-posting***
>
> Position Announcement  Librarian for Collection Development & 
> Evaluation, Loyola Marymount University
>
> The William H. Hannon Library seeks an experienced and creative 
> librarian to serve as /Librarian for Collection Development & 
> Evaluation/; this newly created position will provide direction for 
> the planning and evaluation of the librarys collections. Reporting to 
> the Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development, the incumbent will 
> implement the librarys collection development goals in support of the 
> universitys teaching and research programs and the information needs 
> of students, faculty, and staff.  This librarian will collaborate to 
> develop broad policies establishing collection priorities, direction, 
> and balance. The incumbent will maintain specific Library of Congress 
> subject classification profiles to guide the development of the 
> librarys collections in print, electronic, and other formats.  This 
> librarian will establish priorities and strategies for analyzing and 
> assessing print and digital library collections by developing 
> data-driven approaches to achieving strategic collections objectives 
> and will develop and maintain client-focused relationships with 
> faculty and students across all disciplines to determine collection 
> needs and priorities. This librarian will also oversee the collection 
> development activities of librarian liaisons and provide guidance to 
> foster and support strong working relationships between faculty and 
> librarian liaisons.
>
> Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in 
> the mainstream of American Catholic higher education.  Located on the 
> west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of 
> the nations 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount 
> institutions.  It serves over 6,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,200 
> graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and 
> Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, 
> Film and Television, and Education.   The library seeks professionally 
> outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment 
> to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the 
> building of a just society.  LMU is an equal opportunity institution 
> actively working to promote an intercultural learning community.   The 
> librarys staff reflects the diversity of LMUs student body and the 
> greater Los Angeles area.
>
> Opened in 2009, the William H. Hannon Library offers its users a 
> technologically advanced environment coupled with a commitment to 
> reference, outreach, and innovation. LMU librarians are expected to 
> provide service to the library, the university, and the profession.  
> They are also expected to pursue professional development opportunities. *
> *
>

> *Required: *
>
>   * Typically a Masters degree in Library/Information Science from
>     an ALA-accredited program or in a related field. Incumbent will be
>     expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities
>     needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
>   * Minimum of two years professional experience in an academic
>     library related to collection development required.
>
>   * Demonstrated knowledge in effective budgeting and planning for
>     library collections.
>   * Broad background in and knowledge of current trends in higher
>     education, academic libraries, and the publishing industry.
>     Understanding of scholarly research and communication and of
>     issues of ownership and access.
>   * Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise the work of
>     colleagues for whom there is no direct supervisory control.
>   * Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to win the trust
>     and confidence of faculty, librarians, and other library staff and
>     to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-based
>     organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
>   * Knowledge of current issues in library resource sharing and
>     ability to build library consortial relationships.
>   * Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
>   * Demonstrated computer competencies, including Microsoft Office
>     productivity applications. Knowledgeable about integrated library
>     systems; knowledge of Innovative Interfaces Inc. Sierra preferred.
>
> *Preferred: *
>
> Five years collection development experience in an academic library.
>
> Applicants should submit the following materials:
>
>  1. letter of application
>  2. a curriculum vitae or resume
>  3. a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses,
>     telephone numbers, and email addresses).
>
> to: https://jobs.lmu.edu <https://jobs.lmu.edu>
>
> Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
>
> Inquiries should be addressed to:
>
> Glenn Johnson-Grau, Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development
>
> William H. Hannon Library
>
> Loyola Marymount University
>
> One LMU Drive, MS 8200
>
> Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
>
> 310-338-6-63
>
> gjohnson_at_lmu.edu