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Emory University's General Libraries invites nominations and
applications for the position of Director, Collection Management.
Reporting to the Vice-Provost and Director of Libraries, the
position has strategic responsibility for advancing the collection
management program in support of the university's research
and education program. Within a team-based and user-centered
organization, the position is one of the division and office
leaders who form the library's senior management team, the
Executive Strategy Group. The director represents the library
in key national and regional consortia, organizations, and
initiatives. We encourage forward-looking, imaginative and
resourceful candidates to apply and strong consideration will
be given to individuals in mid-level positions aspiring for
greater responsibility, as well as to those in senior positions.
Key Responsibilities: The director is responsible
for articulating a vision and leading the development of collections
in all disciplines and academic programs and in all formats
within the context of the General Library's mission and strategic
direction. The director has budget responsibility for information
resources and participates in making strategic decisions for
the overall library budget. He/ she works closely with the
special collections division to coordinate the development
of general and special collections. The director cultivates
consortia and other relationships to promote collaborative
collection building and resource sharing. He/she provides
leadership for collection assessment for a research library
and collaborates with other division directors in planning
for long-term collection space and storage needs. Coordinating
with other leaders, the director leads the collection management
work of twenty-five departmental liaisons who serve on multiple
teams. He/she coordinates the development of effective procedures
and training, and evaluates outcomes to enhance collection
management activities.
Qualifications: Required: MLS with a second advanced
degree preferred OR, a Ph.D., with experience in a research
library and a broad understanding of the trends and issues
in collection development for a research university; active
participation in collection management developments on the
national scene. Knowledge of current trends in scholarly publishing,
particularly with regard to electronic resources. Experience
with budget preparation and allocations for information resources.
Strong interpersonal and management skills and ability to
lead effectively in a team-based environment. Experience negotiating
with vendors and publishers. Application of technology to
enhance effectiveness in collection management operations.
Record of contribution to professional associations. Preferred:
Experience with developing collection management policies;
experience initiating or designing a collection assessment
plan; proficiency in one or more Western European languages;
and, experience with license agreements.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and 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, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870.
Applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed to calbrig@emory.edu.
Application review is underway and continues until the position
is successfully filled.
Environment: The Libraries of Emory University include
the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law,
theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory
Libraries total approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000
linear feet of manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer
access to thousands of electronic information resources. The
Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information Resources
provides an integrated service environment that brings together
technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility
that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms,
a distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive
Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms,
the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun
Music and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center,
group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data connections
as well as wireless access throughout the building. The Emory
Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries,
OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research
Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the
Digital Library Federation (see http://web.library.emory.edu).
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.
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