Collection Strategist Librarian
Salary: Associate Librarian to Librarian ($60,684 -$81,474)
(Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and
experience.)
RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Apply by this date to ensure full
consideration by the committee
Open Jan 16, 2015 through Apr 1, 2015
Next review date: March 1st, 2015
Candidates applying by March 1, 2015 will receive first
consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Job #JPF00490
DESCRIPTION
Position Overview
The University Library of the University of California,
Davis, seeks a dynamic, innovative Collection Strategist librarian to
participate in forming a new and forward-thinking Collection Strategies
Department. The Collection Strategies Department leads in an initiative to
create an environment of evidence-based collections acquisition, management,
and review. The collaborative and user-focused Collection Strategist works
closely with the Library’s subject liaisons, personnel in other Library
departments, and with campus faculty, staff, and students in a highly
interdisciplinary research community renowned for its academic excellence and
global impact. The Collection Strategist will operate within a newly
reorganized library structure designed to support the high quality research
collections and academic services on which the entire university community
depends (http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/admin/plan/).
Under the general supervision of Head of the Collection
Strategies Department, the Collection Strategist works in a matrix-based
library organization across directorate and programmatic lines to build and
maintain vital collections. The Strategist, supported by the Collection
Strategies Department Analyst, gathers, assesses, and analyzes qualitative and
quantitative data; contributes to the strategic allocation of Library resources
for the acquisition and management of collections in traditional and emergent
formats; and designs interpretive reports to best present and communicate how
the Library judiciously develops its collections in an environment of change in
scholarly communication and publishing. A key element to the success of the
Strategist’s work is incorporating University of California-wide and national
collections initiatives (such as the HathiTrust), shared print, and specialized
data repositories into the Library’s collections framework.
Position Responsibilities
- In collaboration with subject liaisons, the Collection Strategist develops frameworks and leads the coordination for evidence-based content acquisition, management, and assessment regardless of format or delivery platform. In coordination with the Collection Strategies Department personnel, the Strategist contributes to budget planning, oversees funding allocations, and manages monographic approval plans.
- Through consultation with other Library and University departments and services the Strategist designs models that promote and sustain content acquisitions, access, archiving, and preservation, and coordinates the Library’s system-wide planning and consortial resource selection and evaluation, as well as national efforts to acquire shared content.
- Guiding evidence-based collection development and management decision making, the Strategist designs assessment strategies and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to inform and substantiate the strategic allocation of the Library’s collections budget, as well as decision processes for the selection and management of content, including print, digital, media, data, and other emergent formats.
- The Collection Strategist guides evidence-based processes by developing content acquisition, format choice, location, and assessment strategies; designing methodologies that promote best practices in making informed collection development and management decisions; and conducting regular content use reviews.
- The Strategist coordinates gifts-in-kind activities, working with subject liaisons, the Special Collections Department, and the Archives Program.
- The Strategist monitors local, system-wide, and vendor provided reports to identify collection related trends and patterns. The Strategist participates and represents the Library in UC system-wide initiatives or on national level projects.
Required Qualifications
- A master's degree in library or information sciences from an American Library Association accredited institution
- Minimum five years’ relevant experience in a major academic or research library in content acquisition, management, and assessment
- Experience with library collection development, management, and budgeting
- Knowledge of current, evolving, and innovative models of collection development and scholarly communication
- Strong data analysis skills; proven skills to gather, assess, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data for varied audiences
- High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other software applications to manage and present data
- Demonstrated success in working effectively both independently and within teams
- Experience using the acquisition functions of an ILS system to make informed collections related decisions
- Demonstrated skill with oral and written communications, sufficient for public speaking to a variety of audiences
- Experience managing complex projects and leading project-oriented teams
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain close, productive working relationships with colleagues and Library constituencies
- Experience working with sensitive or confidential data
- Demonstrated organizational skills sufficient to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters
- Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a collaborative matrix-based environment
- Experience with creating collection development and management policies and strategies
- Aptitude for learning and adapting emerging technologies
- Knowledge of scholarly communications issues, tools, and resources
- Familiarity with licensing electronic resource practices
- Strong record of professional engagement, such as service in library organizations, presentations at conferences, and peer-reviewed publication
Application Information
Please include a letter of interest addressing
qualifications and experience related to the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and
names and contact information for at least three references.
DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter - Please include a letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience related to the position.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please visit http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html for information about why diversity statements are requested and guidelines for writing a diversity statement. (Optional)
REFERENCES
3-5 references required (contact information only)
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