Job Posting (repost): Collection Management and Assessment Librarian, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks applicants for a Collection
Development and Assessment Librarian.  This position provides expertise and
leadership for building and maintaining library collections in support of
learning, teaching, and research.

Responsibilities:

•	Expend budgets on collections that meet the needs of our users.
•	Assess library collections for their relevance to library and
university priorities.
•	Manage, assess, and maintain profiles and contracts for automated
acquisitions processes (approval plans, DDA/PDA/EBA, etc.) to achieve the
appropriate mix of titles and formats to serve our user communities.
•	Interact and negotiate with vendors, publishers, and library consortia
for selection and evaluation.
•	Compile the Library's annual collections and acquisitions statistics
for internal and external reports.
•	Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support informed
recommendations on collection directions.
•	Participate in the management and decision making for shared print
programs.
•	Coordinate the program for replacement of lost, damaged, or missing
library material with the acquisitions team.
•	Participate in the evaluation of electronic purchases and renewals in
light of overall collections priorities.

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to
pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service and professional
development. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Resource
Discovery & Management.

Required Qualifications:

•	ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS or equivalent
•	Minimum of 1 year professional collections experience in an academic
library
•	Experience with the acquisitions module of a library system
•	Experience with both qualitative and quantitative collection
assessment techniques
•	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•	Demonstrated ability to collaborate with librarians and staff from
multiple library units to work as a team

Preferred Qualifications:

•	Three or more years collections experience in an academic library
•	Project management experience
•	Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

For complete information and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/2T8RCCM


David Macaulay
Collection Development Librarian
University of Wyoming Libraries
Dept. 3334, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-5619