The James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
invites applicants for the position of Chair of Collection Development and
Management (CDM) at the rank of associate professor or professor (#401520).
Tenure upon appointment is considered with a publication and service record
that meets tenure requirements. The CDM Chair reports directly to the Dean of
the Library. This is a twelve month position.
The CDM Chair will work collaboratively with the Dean and the Chair of User
Services in achieving the goals and strategies of the Walker Library. The CDM
chair will provide leadership for the CDM Department which includes the
following units or activities: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Continuing Resources,
Special Collections, Materials Budget, Binding/Book Repair, Discovery
Services, Library Systems, and Collection Assessment.
The Chair oversees the evaluation of 10 faculty librarians and 8 library
support staff and assures the process of tenure and promotion for the
department. The Chair will develop policy procedures and set annual goals for
the department and coordinate the expenditure of a $4 million collections
budget that supports the curricular and research needs of the campus.
Responsibilities of the chair also include keeping up-to-date on current
trends in librarianship, communicating effectively, working collaboratively
across library and campus departments, and representing the Department within
the University and broader communities.
Required Education:
ALA accredited master’s degree
Required Related Experience:
Minimum of five years’ experience in an academic library in a relevant
functional area.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership role in an academic
library.
Other Desirable:
Publication and service record that meets tenure requirements.
For more information:
https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/postings/8536
Suzanne Mangrum
Interim Chair of Collection Development & Management
James E. Walker Library
Middle Tennessee State University
1672 Greenland Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Received on Tue Aug 27 2019 - 11:55:42 EDT