Position: Collection Development Librarian
The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek an innovative, forward-thinking, and inquisitive librarian to join the Collection Management Team as Collection Development Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Collection Management, the incumbent will play a lead role in selecting, assessing, and deselecting resources that comprise the Libraries' general electronic collections as well as the print collections of the S.E. Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton Campus.
The position coordinates the collection development activities of subject liaisons and assists in the planning and evaluation of the Libraries' collections. The incumbent will support and actively participate in the Libraries' current weeding initiatives; serve as a subject liaison to one or more departments in the College of Science, or in other areas as needed; coordinate the gifts program; and, with the department head, develop a strong program of collection assessment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of current collection development issues, trends, and practices; a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; and the ability to prioritize and work both independently or as part of a team with colleagues, faculty, and staff in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
Minimum Qualifications
* ALA-accredited master's degree in Library or Information Science or its equivalent
* Strong knowledge of current collection development issues, trends, and practices
* Ability to prioritize and work both independently or as part of a team with colleagues, faculty, and staff in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment
For more information on the position, required qualifications, and application process, visit: http://www.library.fau.edu/Colldevposition.html.
Applications must be received by August 31, 2017.
Florida Atlantic University is a public institution and member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.
Maris L. Hayashi
Head, Collection Management
Florida Atlantic University Libraries <http://www.fau.edu/library/>
mhayashi_at_fau.edu<mailto:mhayashi_at_fau.edu>
Office Phone: 561.297.4317
Received on Tue Aug 01 2017 - 08:48:15 EDT