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Assistant Collection Development Librarian -- University of South
Carolina at Columbia -- South Carolina
Library: Assistant Collection Development Librarian. This position
reports to the Collection Development Librarian, Thomas Cooper Library.
The Assistant Collection Development Librarian will participate in the
regular operation of the Collection Development Department. The
department is responsible for selection, evaluation, and management of the
University's general collections of books, serials, and electronic
resources. The Assistant Collection Development Librarian also assesses
the effectiveness of existing electronic resources, coordinates the
evaluation and selection of new electronic resources, and works with the
Library's consortia partners to expand access to electronic library
resources. The Assistant Collection Development Librarian will serve on
the Collection Development Team and Collection Development Committee and
also as liaison to one or more academic units. The University of South
Carolina enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduate students and 8,000
graduate students on the Columbia campus. The Thomas Cooper Library owns
in excess of 2.5 million volumes, subscribes to 9000 journals in print and
provides access to a wide variety of print and electronic resources. The
Library is a member of SOLINET, OCLC, the Association of Research
Libraries, and the Center for Research Libraries. The Library
participates in regional consortia, including PASCAL and Carolina
Consortium. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited MLS;
demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the acquisition, collection
development or management of electronic resources; effective oral and
written communication skills; and the ability to work with diverse groups
toward common goals. Preferred: Two years of post MLS experience with
specific responsibilities in collection development; computer skills,
including EXCEL; familiarity with library allocation and budgeting
practice; experience working with vendors and library consortia;
familiarity with Innovative integrated library systems. Salary is
dependent on qualifications and experience, beginning at $34,000.
Faculty status, tenure-track. Benefits include medical, dental, state
retirement or optional retirement plan. Apply online at
http://uscjobs.sc.edu (search by Requisition 042855). This is a
re-advertised position. Cover letter may be addressed to Chair, Assistant
Collection Development Librarian Search Committee. Resume must include
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. The search
committee will begin reviewing applications on February 16, 2007 and will
continue until the position is filled. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply. USC is an EOE.
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