CDL: Head of Collection Development - University of South Alabama Library

From-  	Amy Prendergast <aprender_at_southalabama.edu>
Head of Collection Development - University of South Alabama Marx Library

Head of Collection Development

Marx Library, University of South Alabama                                      
           

 The Marx Library of the University of South Alabama seeks a Head of Collection
Development. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean, this position will
oversee the collection development and management of resources in all formats,
monitor the librarys collection budget, provide leadership and support for
library liaisons and faculty, review and monitor licenses for electronic
resources, supervise acquisitions personnel, and coordinate the librarys gift
materials program.

 Specific Responsibilities:

         Manage materials budget

         Oversee the selection, ordering, and receiving of materials

         Negotiate license agreements

         Evaluate current collection and gift materials

         Manage a DDA program (demand-driven acquisitions)

         Provide assessment reports on library resources for university programs

         Provide other reports as needed

         Develop collection development policies and procedures

         Determine subject allocations

         Coordinate subject bibliographers

         Supervise acquisitions staff

 
Required Qualifications:

         An ALA-accredited MLS/MIS/MLIS

         Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem
solving and working across organizational boundaries

         Aptitude for complex, analytical work with an attention to detail

         Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

         Communicate effectively,  both orally and in writing

         Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a congenial
team environment 

         Strong organizational skills

         Demonstrated interest in professional development

 Preferred Qualifications:

         At least ten years of relevant experience in an academic or research
library

         Experience assessing and negotiating licenses for electronic resources

         Knowledge of integrated library systems

         Supervisory experience

 This is a twelve-month, tenure-track library faculty appointment at the
Associate Librarian rank with an estimated start date of June 2015. Review of
applications will begin March 16, 2015, and will continue until the position is
filled. Submit letter of application, resume, and the names and contact
information for at least three references to:
 
Muriel Nero, Chair
Head of Collection Development Search Committee
Marx Library
University of South Alabama
5901 USA Drive North
Mobile, AL 36688

OR

mnero_at_southalabama.edu

Candidates can view http://www.cityofmobile.org/ for information about Mobile,
Alabama.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.