The search for this position has been re-opened with changes to the required qualifications.
Collection Development Librarian
Assistant or Associate Library Professor
Posting Number F1317PO
The University of Vermont Howe Library seeks an innovative, collaborative and highly motivated Collection Development Librarian to provide leadership in transforming collection services within the Libraries.
A fundamental responsibility of the Collection Development Librarian is to assess curricular needs across the university and support effective teaching and research with appropriate information resources. This position reports to the Director of Collection
Management Services and works closely with subject liaisons at Howe Library and librarians at Dana Medical Library and Silver Special Collections Library/University Archives.
The successful candidate will know the range of scholarly content available in electronic and print formats while also focusing on discovery and access beyond ownership: open access initiatives, institutional
repositories and data mining initiatives. Knowledge of the scholarly communication landscape and standard criteria for measuring resource use and impact is essential. This position requires the ability to work with campus partners to demonstrate the value
of the library’s collections to multiple constituencies in academic departments, professional schools and academic medical centers. The Collection Development Librarian will join the University Libraries during an exciting period of transition to a new collections
model that focuses on interdisciplinary research and incorporates the expertise of subject librarians and faculty.
For further information about this position, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to job posting number F1317PO. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and
contact information for three references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than
Friday, June 7, 2019.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
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Hannah Martin
Cataloging & Metadata Specialist
Howe Library
University of Vermont
802-656-8207