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    Posted: 26/Nov/2014 at 5:14pm
Job Title : Head of Collections Services
Department: Olin Libraries
Full Time

The Libraries at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks a Head of Collections Services.

Reporting to an Associate University Librarian (AUL), the person in this position provides leadership and coordination in developing, evaluating and assessing the Libraries’ collections to support the University’s teaching and research missions. The incumbent oversees collection development and management of resources in all formats; advises the AUL and University Librarian (UL) on allocation and management of funds for library collections; serves as a member of library-wide groups, task forces and projects as appropriate; shares responsibility for library-wide planning and policymaking; and develops programmatic capacity to assess collections and usage of both print and electronic resources, using this data to inform collections strategies.

Essential Functions:
Coordinate, with faculty, subject librarians, and other library administrators, the development, evaluation, and assessment policies and practices of the libraries collections.
Evaluate consortial needs; initiate and participate in collaborative and coordinates collection development initiatives.
Participate, and represent Washington University, in local, regional, and national meetings and initiatives related to collection development
Negotiate and manage licenses with publishers and vendors
Supervise and oversee the work of the staff in the Acquisitions Unit
Contribute to scholarly communications support by educating and informing faculty, students, and the campus at large about issues and trends, especially as they relate to new forms of publishing.

Required Qualifications :
MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or relevant advanced degree.
5 years of directly related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.
Experience: supervising staff a various levels; managing large and complex budgets; working with publishers and vendors and/or negotiating contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of developments in scholarly communications, collection management, the publishing industry, resource management, and licensing and copyright issues.
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications :
3 - 5 years experience in an academic or research library, preferably in collections or acquisitions services
Additional advanced degree

Salary Range : The hiring range for this position is commensurate with experience.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Application Information : Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wustl.edu. Reference job #29516. For full consideration, attach a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references (including e-mail & phone number). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.



Jackie

Jackie Lorrainne
HR/Payroll and Administrative Office Coordinator
Washington University Libraries, CB 1061
Phone: 314-935-5472
Fax: 314-935-4045
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