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Head of Collection Development -- Vanderbilt University -- Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Central Library
Position: Head of Collection Development
Description: The Central Library at Vanderbilt University seeks an
energetic and creative professional to serve as Head of Collection
Development. The position is responsible for supervising materials
selection, collection management, and faculty liaison for the Central
Library, which provides collections and services for faculty, graduate
students, and undergraduates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
The Head of Collection Development allocates and monitors a $2.2 million
materials budget and plays a leadership role in building and managing the
Library's extensive digital collection. Other responsibilities include
designing and overseeing multiple approval plans and recruiting, training,
and supervising ten subject bibliographers (who also provide library
instruction and reference service) and one library associate. The Head
participates in system-wide collection development decisions as a member
of the Heard Library Committee on Collections and in the management of the
Central Library through participation in the Central Library's management
team. All professionals help shape the development of collections and
public services in an increasingly digital environment. The position
reports to the Director of the Central Library.
Qualifications: Required are a master's degree from an ALA-accredited
program; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work
in a collaborative setting; and the ability to embrace a rapidly changing
information environment. Outstanding written and oral communication
skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with faculty
and students. The successful candidate should have a minimum of five
years experience in collection development, including experience in
selecting electronic resources. An additional advanced degree is
preferred, and supervisory and budgetary experience is desirable.
Environment: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and
colleges with an enrollment of over 11,000. The university is served by
The Jean and Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of over 3
million volumes, a staff of 210, and a materials budget exceeding $9
million. The Central Library is the largest of the eight libraries that
comprise the Heard Library and supports undergraduate and graduate
education in the College of Arts and Science. The Central Library
collection holds over 1.3 million volumes, and the Library employs 29
staff, including 14 professional librarians. Vanderbilt is a member of
the Association of Research Libraries and SOLINET.
Compensation: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience.
Benefits are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt
University, including health care insurance; retirement plan options;
tuition discount program; and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
Applications: The review of applications will begin on October 5,
2007, and continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number RMB59067.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.
Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are particularly
encouraged to apply.
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