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Associate University Librarian for Collection Development -- Princeton
University -- New Jersey
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, New JerseyAssociate University Librarian
for Collection Development
Princeton University invites nominations and applications for its
Associate University Librarian for Collection Development. Reporting to
the University Librarian, the AUL for Collection Development has overall
responsibility for building the library's collections and for apportioning
its $17 million general acquisitions budget. S/he serves as the primary
spokesperson for the collections to the rest of campus and coordinates the
work of more than fifty librarians with responsibility for building
collections to meet the needs of current and future students and faculty.
The AUL for Collection Development has direct responsibility for a staff
of six humanities and area studies selectors and five members of the
support staff. S/he seeks to build collaborative projects with peer
institutions and represents the Princeton University Library in regional
and national collection development arenas. The Princeton University
Library system comprises a large central library and 15 specialized
libraries that are heavily used by an academic community including 6,800
students and 850 faculty members. To support the diverse needs of its
users, the Library holds some 6,500,000 printed volumes, ranging from
incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records
of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals,
nineteenth-century literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic
databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and
support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce.
This year, Princeton became the 12th library to join the Google Library
Project, committing to digitize approximately one million public domain
books from its rich collections and make them available to the public. For
more information about the Princeton University Library, please consult the
Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu.Required qualifications
include an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent
combination of education and professional experience (a graduate degree in
a field relevant to Princeton's academic programs strongly preferred);
evidence of progressively responsible experience in an academic or
research library; substantial experience in managing and developing major
research print and digital research collections; and budget management and
planning experience. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, a demonstrated ability to build strong ties to the
faculty, experience working in a team-based and environment and providing
effective leadership for a diverse staff.Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11)
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health
coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are
available. Nominations and Application: Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations
and applications (résumé and the names, titles, addresses and phone
numbers of three references) should be sent to: Alan Wichlei and Beverly
Brady, Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116;
e-mail:[log in to unmask] Electronic submission of material is strongly
encouraged.PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION EMPLOYER.
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