Collection Management Team Leader
Emory University, General Libraries, Atlanta, Georgia
The General Libraries of Emory University invites nominations and applications for the position of Collection Management Team Leader in the Information Resources Division.
Responsibilities: The Collection Management Team Leader manages a full range of activities in building and maintaining the collections of the Emory University General Libraries. He/she manages a team comprised of departmental liaisons who carry out subject-specific collection management responsibilities and who also serve on teams focusing on instruction, research services and, in some cases, cataloging. The team leader develops the collection management program to meet the research and teaching needs of the user community. He/she advises the division leader in the overall information resources budget formulation process, manages the funds allocation process, monitors expenditures to respond to changing needs, and works with departmental liaisons to plan and implement collection assessment. The team leader fosters team development and supports the unique needs of team members who serve on multiple teams and cover a range of responsibilities. He/she defines standards and provides training, development, and evaluation to support individuals in conducting collection management activities. The team leader serves as departmental liaison in an area of expertise and oversees collection management responsibilities in other subject area(s) when needed. He/she negotiates with vendors and publishers, participates in donor relations, is involved in the review of license agreements, and collaborates in managing space for the print collection. The team leader represents the Library in professional meetings on the local and national level. The Collection Management Team is part of the Information Resources Division, which also includes the Acquisitions Team, the Stacks Team, and the Lewis H. Beck Center for Electronic Collections and Services.
Qualifications: Required: A master’s degree in library/information
science required and a relevant additional advanced degree preferred; or,
a Ph.D. Three or more years experience in collection management in
an academic or research library; demonstrated leadership ability sufficient
to lead large, diverse staff; ability to apply technology to enhance effectiveness
in collection management operations; experience working with vendors, publishers,
and/or donors; excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to
work in a collaborative environment; and record of active participation
in professional activities. Preferred: experience with documenting
and/or assessing collections; proficiency in one or more Western European
languages, (Spanish, Portuguese, or German preferred); familiarity with
license agreements; and budget management experience.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary; salary and Librarian rank
dependent upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package,
including tuition benefits. Several retirement plan options, including
TIAA/CREF. Attractive moving allowance.
Application: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Phone: (404) 727-0133. Fax: (404) 727-0805. E-mail: [log in to unmask] Application review begins May 6th and continues until position is filled.
For more information about the Emory Libraries, please visit our Web site at http://www.emory.edu/LIBRARIES/. For more information about this position, please visit http://info.library.emory.edu/jobs/.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and encourages women and minority candidates.