Head, Collection Development and Preservation (FA 262z)

George Mason University Libraries seeks an experienced, innovative,
team-oriented librarian for the position of Head, Collection Development
and Preservation (CDP).

This position provides leadership for collection development and
preservation activities of a large university library system (four
libraries on three campuses) coordinating the collection development and
evaluation responsibilities of more than 20 selectors (working through
three broad-based disciplinary teams of six or seven librarians each).
The Head, CDP works very closely with the teams and their three team
leaders. Manages expenditure by selectors of the Libraries’ research
materials budget (FY2012 $9.2M). Manages the Libraries’ electronic
resources licensing operations. Works closely with two consortia: VIVA
(The Virtual Library of Virginia) and WRLC (Washington Research Library
Consortium). Prepares management reports and analyses; oversees
electronic data archive and approval plans; and may have subject liaison
responsibilities, depending on interest and expertise. As preservation
officer, leads integration of current preservation activities and plans
for a new, comprehensive preservation program. Directly supervises two
librarians and 2.5 support staff. Reports to the Associate University
Librarian for Resources and Collection Management Services.

Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign
equivalent; substantial professional collection development experience
in a research-level library; in-depth knowledge of academic publishing
(electronic and print); demonstrated ability to coordinate peer
responsibilities in a collaborative environment; excellent leadership
and communication skills; and collegial orientation.

Appointment/Benefits: 12-month professional faculty appointment;
competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred qualifications, benefits information and application
instructions are available athttp://jobs.gmu.edu.

All applications for this position, number FA262z, MUST be submitted
online at George Mason’s employment page (http://jobs.gmu.edu/).
Questions should be directed to Debra Hogan, Executive Assistant to the
University Librarian, atdhogan1@gmu.edu. Review of applications will
begin on April 17, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution –
located in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area – with national
distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 32,000,
with students studying in over 185 degree programs at campuses in
Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and other teaching centers in
northern Virginia, as well as through distance education.

The University is a member of the Washington Research Library
Consortium, the Virtual Library of Virginia, the Center for Research
Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the
Coalition for Networked Information, and the Scholarly Publishing and
Academic Resources Coalition. For more information please visit
http://library.gmu.edu  orhttp://www.gmu.edu/.

EOE
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Debra F. Hogan
Executive Assistant to the University Librarian

George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MSN 2FL
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444

Telephone: (703)993-2491
Facsimile: (703) 993-2200

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