Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Gordon Library) (Worcester)
JOB SUMMARY
Working collaboratively with colleagues across all library departments, manages the assessment, selection and deselection, and licensing of digital and print resources by formulating, articulating, and managing policies and procedures to develop, shape, and balance the Library's collections to support learning, teaching, and research.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage collections assessment and development
Analyze institutional data, bibliographic data, usage statistics, interlibrary loan data, and other metrics
Utilize collection development and assessment tools, such as Greenglass, Gold Rush, etc.
Establish and monitor title selection plans, such as PDA (Patron Driven Acquisitions), DDA (Demand-Driven Acquisitions), etc.
Monitor pricing and usage of ejournal packages and databases
Respond to requests for information resources made by faculty, students, and staff
Oversee collection management and acquisitions procedures and activities
Implement and utilize title selection and acquisition tools and software
Select and deselect information resources for the general collection, based on current and proposed academic curricula and discipline needs and practices
Manage and participate in the library's resource acquisitions workflow, including ordering and receiving items and processing invoices
Document and train others as needed in use of vendor and library systems to acquire or deselect information resources
Participate in shared print initiatives (e.g. EAST)
Collaborate with library Research and Instruction team and other library colleagues regularly to ensure the WPI community is receiving an appropriate level of support for their academic work
Meet regularly to discuss the library resource needs of faculty, students, and other library users
Participate in gathering and analyzing community feedback from surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Develop planning and budgetary recommendations for the library's collections
Allocate and expend the budget in the library management system
Monitor and ensure efficient expenditure of the budget in consultation with the University Librarian, Associate Library Director, and others
Negotiate pricing and licensing terms for library e-resources
In collaboration with the Associate Director, maintain working relationships with library vendors, publishers, and consortia to obtain the best possible pricing and terms of use
Administer digital licensing procedures and renewals in the library management system
Coordinate electronic resource trials
Monitor trends in the broader library resources community and scholarly publishing sphere
Administer the Library's gift in kind program for materials
Identify and pursue potential gift opportunities
Select donations for the collection and send unwanted donations to appropriate vendors or organizations for resale, archiving, or recycling
Refer archival and special collections gift and donation offers to the University Archivist
Support institutional compliance with accreditation and external agencies
Provide data for reports and analyses related to collections development and maintenance as required by university offices and external agencies, including ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) and accreditation bodies
Participate in Library, professional, and community engagement
Participate in providing direct services to library users and customers, or providing informed referrals
Participate in collaborative library programs and activities including outreach events, strategic and annual planning, and collaborations with university community offices and student groups
Participate in and contribute to WPI committees, initiatives, and goals contributing to WPI and library strategic initiatives
Engage in and contribute to the profession through continuing learning, service, research, presentations, or professional communications
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Required qualifications and experience:
-Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent graduate degree in library and information studies
-Minimum of two to five years of experience in library collection development
-Three to five years of professional experience in an academic library
-Knowledge of current issues and trends in library collections development, information delivery and access, electronic and digital resources, and related copyright and licensing issues
-Familiarity with current print and electronic acquisitions trends, as well as academic library metadata practices
-Demonstrated operational experience with an online integrated library system (ILS), preferably experience or marked familiarity with FOLIO ILS
-Demonstrated excellent collaboration and communication skills, including written and oral communications
-Evidence of strong skills in decision making, problem solving, independent action, analytical and critical thinking, project/program or service management, and general office technical skills
Preferred qualifications and experience:
-Familiarity with research and teaching in the STEM fields through education or prior work experience
-Familiarity with open access publishing models
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$73,000.00 - $78,000.00 / year
Closing Date
open until filled
How to Apply
See WPI Career website for additional details and application.
Posted
2026-07-27