From: "J. Brian Schoolar" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:00:59 -0400
Collections Analysis Librarian
Summary:
The Temple University Libraries seek a librarian to apply strong
analytical skills in support of library-wide collection management
efforts and assist in health sciences-specific resource licensing.
Temple University is a vibrant, urban research university with over
1,700 full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the
most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and
Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu/about/.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, with
strong collaborative ties to the Director of the Health Sciences
Libraries and the Assessment and Organizational Performance Librarian,
the Collections Analysis Librarian supports effective decision making
concerning acquisition, renewal, retention, and location of current
and potential Library collections by analyzing varied streams of
collections-related data, presenting findings, and making
recommendations. Provides general support for other
collections-related staff and projects. Assists in the negotiation
and licensing of online resources and in collaborative collection
building/retention arrangements with other institutions. Performs
related duties as assigned.
1. Develops quantitative and qualitative methods for determining the
effectiveness and value of the Libraries’ collection development
activities across all formats and how well they meet the current and
anticipated needs of the Temple community.
2. Informs strategic collection decision-making by analyzing
collection-related data and effectively communicating results and
recommendations.
3. Assesses the value of current and potential collaborative
arrangements with other institutions and consortia (e.g. PALCI).
Supports participation in such arrangements by coordinating
withdrawals or holdings commitments, as appropriate.
4. Works collaboratively with others throughout the Libraries to
support varied collections-related projects and activities, including
support for the health sciences libraries’ collection development
activities.
5. Supports contract negotiation and licensing workflow, with
particular emphasis on health sciences-specific resources.
6. Participates in library-wide activities or projects through service
on library and university committees and working groups; the incumbent
will be expected to be active professionally and also expected to meet
requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular
appointment.
Required Education and Experience: ALA accredited MLS. Minimum of 3
years’ experience in an academic or research library environment.
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated experience with collections analysis and management.
• Strong knowledge of current collection management issues, practices,
and trends.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated experience using
appropriate software applications and techniques to gather,
manipulate, and analyze various types of data.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Experience with licensing and contract negotiations.
• Experience working in a complex academic institution with a medical
center and affiliates.
• Experience or coursework in statistics and visualization.
• Supervisory experience.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including
relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
To apply: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu,
click on Careers At Temple at the bottom of the home page, and
reference TU-18918. For full consideration, please submit your
completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and
resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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