Position Opening: Collections Analysis Librarian, Temple University
Collections Analysis Librarian
Summary:
The Temple University Libraries seek a librarian to apply strong analytical
skills in support of library-wide collection management efforts and assist in
health sciences-specific resource licensing. Temple University is a vibrant,
urban research university with over 1,700 full-time faculty and a student body
of 36,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information
about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu/about/.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, with strong
collaborative ties to the Director of the Health Sciences Libraries and the
Assessment and Organizational Performance Librarian, the Collections Analysis
Librarian supports effective decision making concerning acquisition, renewal,
retention, and location of current and potential Library collections by
analyzing varied streams of collections-related data, presenting findings, and
making recommendations. Provides general support for other collections-related
staff and projects. Assists in the negotiation and licensing of online
resources and in collaborative collection building/retention arrangements with
other institutions. Performs related duties as assigned.
1. Develops quantitative and qualitative methods for determining the
effectiveness and value of the Libraries collection development activities
across all formats and how well they meet the current and anticipated needs of
the Temple community.
2. Informs strategic collection decision-making by analyzing collection-related
data and effectively communicating results and recommendations.
3. Assesses the value of current and potential collaborative arrangements with
other institutions and consortia (e.g. PALCI). Supports participation in such
arrangements by coordinating withdrawals or holdings commitments, as appropriate.
4. Works collaboratively with others throughout the Libraries to support varied
collections-related projects and activities, including support for the health
sciences libraries collection development activities.
5. Supports contract negotiation and licensing workflow, with particular
emphasis on health sciences-specific resources.
6. Participates in library-wide activities or projects through service on
library and university committees and working groups; the incumbent will be
expected to be active professionally and also expected to meet requirements for
contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment.
Required Education and Experience:
ALA accredited MLS. Minimum of 3 years experience in an academic or research
library environment.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience with collections analysis and management.
Strong knowledge of current collection management issues, practices, and trends.
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated experience using appropriate
software applications and techniques to gather, manipulate, and analyze various
types of data.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Experience with licensing and contract negotiations.
Experience working in a complex academic institution with a medical center and
affiliates.
Experience or coursework in statistics and visualization.
Supervisory experience.
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank
and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Careers At
Temple at the bottom of the home page, and reference TU-18918. For full
consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a
cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to cultural diversity.
Received on Sun Mar 22 2015 - 03:08:02 EDT