Science Collection Management Librarian/Specialist Wellesley College,
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Salary: Not Specified Status: Full-time Posted: 09/25/07 Deadline:
Science Collection Management Librarian/Specialist Wellesley College invites applications for the position of Science Collection Management Librarian/Specialist. This position offers the opportunity to work as the collection manager for the sciences and to provide library-wide leadership in the management of electronic resources.
Based in the Science Library, the science collections librarian selects, evaluates and manages library resources in all formats for all of the science disciplines (including psychology) taught at Wellesley. Maintains active liaison relationships with faculty to ensure that the library’s collections continually anticipate and support new directions in the science curriculum. Monitors the changing patterns of scholarly communication and publishing in the sciences to assess their impact on the creation and delivery of information resources at Wellesley. As a member of the electronic resources acquisitions team, devises efficient and responsive processes for acquiring and managing digital resources. Leads the process for gathering and analyzing usage data for subscribed electronic journals and databases. Contributes to Information Service’s efforts to establish an institutional repository of locally-created digital assets through informational, promotional and collaborative
outreach efforts to the science faculty. Works closely with consortium partners to coordinate collections and to expand the breadth of information resources and services in the sciences that are available to Wellesley’s patrons.
Requirements: ALA-accredited M.S. in Library or Information Science, or significant graduate-level coursework toward an MLS, or equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with library experience). Undergraduate or advanced degree in the sciences, or equivalent education and experience. Three to five years experience in developing and assessing collections, developing working partnerships with academic departments and other campus communities, and understanding of the information needs of scientists. Experience in managing, licensing and trouble-shooting electronic resources. Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. preferred but not required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Wellesley College Library is experimenting with new models for delivering services and building collections in the sciences; the successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to work cooperatively in a dynamic, patron-focused and culturally diverse
environment.
If interested, please apply directly online and submit a cover letter and resume to http://careers.wellesley.edu/wellesley/jobboard/default.asp. W ellesley College is an EEO/AA Employer
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