Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:20:39 -0400 From: "Del Baglivo, Meg" <mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu> Subject: Position Announcement - Baltimore, MD Please excuse cross postings. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore, invites candidates to apply for the following non-tenured faculty position. TITLE: Head, Collection Development Department LOCATION: Resources Management Division SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum salary $45,000. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a committed, experienced, and innovative Head of Collection Development librarian to guide the Library's collections into a digital future. The Head of Collection Development provides coordination and oversight of all facets of the growth and management of the Library's collections. The Head of Collection Development reports to the Assistant Director of Resources Management and supervises a department of 4 FTE, managing the activities of print and digital selection, acquisitions, collection development, serials control, and bindery operations to support the academic and research needs of the campus. RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to managing the department, the incumbent provides initiative and leadership in developing policies regarding the provision of resources for the Library, including the Library's migration from print to digital collections. The Head oversees a collections budget of over $1.5 million and works closely with the Library Administration in the budgetary process to ensure funds are spent appropriately. Working with faculty liaisons, coordinates all monographic, periodical, and serial acquisitions and collection development activities for the Library's print and digital collections to develop a balanced collection for all health sciences academic and research programs within the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The incumbent periodically initiates systematic reviews of the Library's collections to ensure that the intellectual content being provided meets the Library's mission and the needs of its community. Analyzes and assesses the adequacy of collections and their funding for accreditation, program and budget reviews, and new curriculum proposals. Works with faculty liaisons and the Digital Resources Librarian to establish and revise collection development policies and procedures, and oversees their implementation. The Head plays a key role in the continuing development of our Ex Libris Aleph 500 consortial library system, together with others in the Library and in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortium. The Head participates in the investigation and implementation of a digital repository. The incumbent serves as the primary contact with the vendors and publishers of print and electronic books and journals, as well as with campus Accounts Payable offices for collections purchases. The Head of Collection Development is instrumental in developing Requests for Proposals or Invitations for Bid for monograph vendors, journal subscription agents, and bindery services; works with the campus Procurement office to evaluate proposals received and select vendors; evaluates vendor performance. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; a minimum of 3 years experience related to acquisitions and serials management both in print and digital formats, including: supervisory experience; budgetary analysis and development; demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data regarding library collections; experience with an integrated library system and bibliographic utility; the building and fostering of positive faculty relations; effective analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of US and foreign publishing industry and licensing issues, and a thorough understanding of the current trends emerging in scholarly publishing. QULAIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Experience in an academic health sciences library; experience with the Ex Libris Aleph 500 integrated library system's acquisitions and serials control modules; experience with OCLC and MARC21 formats; involvement in professional activities. BENEFITS: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 14 holidays. APPLICATIONS: Interested and qualified candidates may fax cover letter, CV or resume and a signed/dated statement page that CV contents are "true and up-to-date," to Jane Peters, Human Resources Generalist, 410.706.3101 or mail to 601 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Greatest consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2004; however, application review will continue until the position is filled. See our Health Sciences and Human Services Library job listing by visiting http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/information/jobs/HeadCollDev.html, or contact Jane Peters at 410.706.6747 for more information. Visit http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu for information about the library. The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE/ADA employer supporting diversity and encourages minorities to apply. Megan Del Baglivo, MLS Electronic Resources/Continuations Cataloger University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences & Human Services Library 601 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201-1512 mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu Tel: 410-706-7975
