Collections Librarian, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Dartmouth)
The Collections Librarian is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the area of library collections – their procurement and management. Negotiates with vendors and evaluates vendor performance. Manages the day-to-day operations of library acquisitions. Leads participation in cooperative collection development activities with consortia, the UMass libraries, and other partners.
All librarians have leadership responsibilities and contribute to the goals and strategic direction of the library and university through active participation on committees, task forces, and working groups.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited degree program (or an equivalent international program) before date of appointment
EXPERIENCE: Experience in an academic library
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic library acquisitions experience
Academic library collection management or stacks maintenance project experience
Experience using Ex Libris’ Alma library application
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage acquisitions workflows, including vendor source selection; ordering and receiving materials; recordkeeping (purchase order and invoice approval); and expense control for library materials in all forms (print & electronic) for monographs, serials, and databases
Plan and oversee collection management activities including the selection, assessment, inventorying, de-selection, and dispersal of library materials
Manage bindery operations which include processing periodicals and book repair materials for commercial binding, using vendor supplied software
Recommend titles for purchase by making use of reviews and vendor catalogs; work with librarians and library administration to evaluate prospective additions to the library collection
Negotiate with vendors on all aspects of product and service provision, including licenses
Participate in the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of library staff and student employees
Work closely with library accountant to ensure accurate processing of purchase requisitions and invoices
Assist in developing and managing the library materials budget, including participation in the allocation process
Assist with completion of statistical reports and academic program accreditation activities
Evaluate gifts donated to the Library
Lead participation in cooperative collection development activities with consortia, the UMass libraries and other appropriate partners
Monitor developments within the publishing industry; trends in library collection management; and best practices/standards in library acquisitions
Participate in the profession by engaging in research, publishing, presentations/poster sessions, or other activities
Support serials evaluations by compiling usage statistics from vendor/publisher sources
Prepare reports on acquisitions and collection management activities
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops related to collection management, acquisitions, library management and relevant library technologies
Contribute to library-wide initiatives
Serve on library and university committees
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Technical Services and other library departments
May serve as a liaison to academic departments of colleges (liaison responsibilities include collections analysis as well as information literacy instruction in the assigned areas)
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of academic library acquisitions and collection management practices
Supervisory experience
Commitment to achieving a high standard of student-centered library services and student success
Capacity for and commitment to engage in continuous learning
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications; Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and with online searching techniques
Experience working with library systems
Knowledge about the structure and practices of the publishing industry
Ability to effectively organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Ability to engage enthusiastically and effectively with library colleagues and a diverse community of library users
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$73,000.00 - $85,000.00 / year
Closing Date
How to Apply
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
https://careers.umassd.edu/en-us/job/524477/assistantassociate-librariancollections-librarian
Posted
2024-08-27