From: Deborah McCarthy <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2019 20:11:16 +0000
Apologies for the duplicates. We are still accepting applications, and
start reviewing the week of November 4.
Thank you,
Debbie
https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=19004513&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver
Assistant Librarian - Collection Development Librarian - (19004513)
Description
The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks applicants for a Collection
Development Librarian. This position is part of a team that acquires,
maintains, and assesses library collections in support of learning,
teaching, and research in alignment with the strategic directions of the
university and the libraries. This position reports to the Assistant Dean
for Resource Discovery & Management (RDM).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with RDM teams as well as other teams, units, and
departments to accomplish goals.
- Work with university and library colleagues to ensure current
collections meet the needs of an evolving and growing university, with a
diversity of viewpoints, interests, needs, and perspectives, and are in
support of the university and libraries strategic plans.
- Make recommendations for budget allocations and expenditures in all
formats to build collections that meet the needs of our users.
- Participate in the life cycle of collection activities while
considering collection, user, and space needs. Some examples of activities
include:
- Selection, deselection, and evaluation of purchases
- Renewal or nonrenewal decisions for all formats
- Replacement, preservation, or withdrawal decisions
- Other collection activities as they arise
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, publishers, and library consortia
for selection and evaluation of library resources.
- Represent the division and libraries on committees as requested.
- Collaborate on gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources,
including usage data, collection and expenditure data, and other data as
needed for both decision making and reporting.
- Train collaborating departmental faculty and staff on procedures as
needed.
- Document policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices.
- Participate in qualitative and quantitative analyses to support
informed recommendations on collection directions.
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. (
http://www.uwyo.edu/generalcounsel/_files/docs/UW-Reg-7-631.pdf.) . This
position reports to the Assistant Dean for Resource Discovery & Management.
This position is open until filled. We will begin screening applicants on
October 28, 2019.
Qualifications
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
- ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year professional experience in an academic library
- Experience evaluating library resources and making recommendations for
acquiring or withdrawing
- Demonstrated knowledge of assessment techniques in libraries
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
- Three or more years collections experience in an academic library
- Project management experience
- Training or teaching experience
- Experience with library systems used to manage and provide discovery
for resources
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques in
libraries
*REQUIRED MATERIALS:*
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete
application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four
work-related references.
*HIRING STATEMENT:*
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are
committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage
applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with
disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability
and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please
call 307-766-2377 or email [log in to unmask]
Primary Location
US-WY-Laramie
Job
Academic
Posted Salary Range From: 54000 :
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