Collection Development Librarian
Hunter Library, Western Carolina University

Hunter Library seeks an innovative Collection Development Librarian to
develop a holistic approach to acquiring library resources in a variety of
formats.  This position will provide leadership in articulating the
direction, balance and emphasis of collections, including monographs,
serials, and electronic databases, as well as formulating policies; budget
allocation and management; monitoring publishing trends, both electronic
and print; and cooperative collection development in the context of a
three institution consortium. The Collection Development Librarian will
coordinate and support the work of the liaisons to academic departments in
their efforts to development collections in their areas, and will work
with teaching faculty who are planning new programs or courses or
preparing for accreditation visits.  This librarian will play a key role
in analyzing the use of library resources and assessing the collection.

This position is expected to work closely with the Head of Collection
Development and Serials to whom the position reports, as well as
collaborate with the Acquisitions and Cataloging Unit.  The position will
also act as liaison to one or more academic departments, and may provide
some assistance at the reference desk.

Required: A Masters of Library Science from an ALA accredited school and a
minimum of three years full-time relevant experience.

Preferred: Experience in collection assessment including quantitative
analysis, and as a liaison with teaching faculty; knowledge of automated
systems, good oral and written communication skills, planning and
organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively with teaching
faculty, students, library faculty and staff.

Please submit letter of application, resume and names and telephone
numbers of three references to: Chair, Collection Development Search
Committee, Hunter Library, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
28723.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.  For full consideration, applications should
be received by November 15, 2004.

Minimum salary is $38,000.  Salary and rank commensurate with
qualifications.  This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a
generous 24 days of vacation leave annually.  Choice of retirement plans
includes Fidelity, Lincoln, TIAA-CREF, VALIC, or the North Carolina State
retirement system.

Hunter Library has a materials budget of 1.3 million which is expected to
increase annually for the next 3-5 years.  It is a member of the Western
North Carolina Library Network, a consortium of three universities sharing
the Innovative Interfaces Inc. system and other services.  Western
Carolina University (www.wcu.edu <http://www.wcu.edu>) is one of the 16
senior institutions of the University of North Carolina and is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. WCU is a fast growing,
regional comprehensive university with approximately 8,400 students.  The
university is located in one of the major recreational areas in the
Southeast, situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge
Mountains.  While in a rural setting, the university is only one hour from
Asheville and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.

Nancy Newsome
Head of Collection Development & Serials
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee NC  28723
828/227-3489
newsome@wcu.edu