Nelib
Assistant/Associate Librarian--Collections Librarian
Nelib, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02714
Assistant/Associate Librarian--Collections Librarian
Salary: $73,000.00 - $85,000.00 AnnuallyApplication Deadline: N/ASUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION :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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :EDUCATION : Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited degree program (or an equivalent international program) before date of appointmentEXPERIENCE : Experience in an academic libraryPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Academic library acquisitions experienceAcademic library collection management or stacks maintenance project experienceExperience using Ex Libris’ Alma library applicationEXAMPLES 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 databasesPlan and oversee collection management activities including the selection, assessment, inventorying, de-selection, and dispersal of library materialsManage bindery operations which include processing periodicals and book repair materials for commercial binding, using vendor supplied softwareRecommend titles for purchase by making use of reviews and vendor catalogs; work with librarians and library administration to evaluate prospective additions to the library collectionNegotiate with vendors on all aspects of product and service provision, including licensesParticipate in the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of library staff and student employeesWork closely with library accountant to ensure accurate processing of purchase requisitions and invoicesAssist in developing and managing the library materials budget, including participation in the allocation processAssist with completion of statistical reports and academic program accreditation activitiesEvaluate gifts donated to the LibraryLead participation in cooperative collection development activities with consortia, the UMass libraries and other appropriate partnersMonitor developments within the publishing industry; trends in library collection management; and best practices/standards in library acquisitionsParticipate in the profession by engaging in research, publishing, presentations/poster sessions, or other activitiesSupport serials evaluations by compiling usage statistics from vendor/publisher sourcesPrepare reports on acquisitions and collection management activitiesAttend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops related to collection management, acquisitions, library management and relevant library technologiesContribute to library-wide initiativesServe on library and university committeesWork collaboratively with colleagues in Technical Services and other library departmentsMay 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 assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge of academic library acquisitions and collection management practicesSupervisory experienceCommitment to achieving a high standard of student-centered library services and student successCapacity for and commitment to engage in continuous learningExperience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications; Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and with online searching techniquesExperience working with library systemsKnowledge about the structure and practices of the publishing industryAbility to effectively organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlinesStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a team environment, as well as independentlyAbility to engage enthusiastically and effectively with library colleagues and a diverse community of library usersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Salary: $73,000.00 - $85,000.00 AnnuallyApplication Deadline: N/ASUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION :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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :EDUCATION : Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited degree program (or an equivalent international program) before date of appointmentEXPERIENCE : Experience in an academic libraryPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Academic library acquisitions experienceAcademic library collection management or stacks maintenance project experienceExperience using Ex Libris’ Alma library applicationEXAMPLES 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 databasesPlan and oversee collection management activities including the selection, assessment, inventorying, de-selection, and dispersal of library materialsManage bindery operations which include processing periodicals and book repair materials for commercial binding, using vendor supplied softwareRecommend titles for purchase by making use of reviews and vendor catalogs; work with librarians and library administration to evaluate prospective additions to the library collectionNegotiate with vendors on all aspects of product and service provision, including licensesParticipate in the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of library staff and student employeesWork closely with library accountant to ensure accurate processing of purchase requisitions and invoicesAssist in developing and managing the library materials budget, including participation in the allocation processAssist with completion of statistical reports and academic program accreditation activitiesEvaluate gifts donated to the LibraryLead participation in cooperative collection development activities with consortia, the UMass libraries and other appropriate partnersMonitor developments within the publishing industry; trends in library collection management; and best practices/standards in library acquisitionsParticipate in the profession by engaging in research, publishing, presentations/poster sessions, or other activitiesSupport serials evaluations by compiling usage statistics from vendor/publisher sourcesPrepare reports on acquisitions and collection management activitiesAttend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops related to collection management, acquisitions, library management and relevant library technologiesContribute to library-wide initiativesServe on library and university committeesWork collaboratively with colleagues in Technical Services and other library departmentsMay 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 assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge of academic library acquisitions and collection management practicesSupervisory experienceCommitment to achieving a high standard of student-centered library services and student successCapacity for and commitment to engage in continuous learningExperience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications; Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and with online searching techniquesExperience working with library systemsKnowledge about the structure and practices of the publishing industryAbility to effectively organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlinesStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a team environment, as well as independentlyAbility to engage enthusiastically and effectively with library colleagues and a diverse community of library usersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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