"Alerted.org

Job Title

Librarian III (Collection Management Librarian)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Library Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary

The Collection Management Librarian serves in a dynamic role responsible for the ongoing organization, updating, and weeding of the library’s general collection. Reporting to the Head of Resources and Metadata Management, the Collection Management Librarian will assist in leading the collection development team in an academic library. The person in this role should possess a knowledge of multiple ways to develop and maintain an appropriate physical and digital collection that meets the specific needs of our faculty, students, staff, and the Texas Panhandle region. As a member of the Cornette Library team, the Collection Management Librarian will collaborate with and assist other departments. The Cornette Library is committed to helping our future colleague develop these skills.

Responsibilities:

Collection Management:

+ Oversees the ongoing organization, updating, and weeding of the general collection.

+ Gains familiarity with the University’s curriculum and the Texas Panhandle area to make informed decisions regarding the collection. This includes researching interlibrary loan data and reference analytics to recommend the purchase of additions to library collections. It also includes gathering, compiling, and analyzing data needed for both decision making and reporting purposes.

+ Studies the University’s curriculum and assesses the library’s strengths and weaknesses in physical and online collections.

+ Assists with leading the library’s Collection Development Committee.

+ Develops and implements training programs related to collection management.

+ Assists in compiling collection content (and expenditure analysis) for surveys and accreditation reports and annual library assessment reports.

+ Evaluates inquiries about gift materials or donations for library collections.

+ Maintains an awareness of issues affecting collection development and management.

+ Updates the Collection Development Policy in collaboration with the Collection Development Committee.

+ Explores new collection development tools to help with and streamline the collection review process.

Access Services:

+ Communicates with Head of Access Services regarding the maintenance of physical collections.

+ May work hours at the library’s Access Services desk.

Personnel Management in the Resources and Metadata Management Unit:

+ May supervise Unit staff.

+ Manages the Unit in the absence of the Unit Head.

Professional Development:

+ Maintains currency with developments in library service and collection development and management.

+ Commits to learning and self-improvement, adding value to Cornette Library and West Texas A&M University through attendance at Cornette Library’s Professional Learning Community (PLC) and through other professional avenues such as membership in professional organizations, conferences, webinars, podcasts, professional literature, presentations, and/or publishing.

Professional Service:

+ Serves as liaison to one or more academic departments.

+ Participates in maintenance of library collections in liaison area(s) through evaluation, weeding, and selection of resources in consultation with faculty and library Collection Development Committee.

+ Serves on Cornette Library committees. May also participate in university committees and/or regional, state, and national library or library-related professional committees.

+ Demonstrates contributions to the profession, such as membership in library or library-related professional organizations, scholarly publications, and/or presentations.

+ This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

+ MLS, MSLS, or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

+ Three (3) years of library-related experience with two (2) years of experience in collection management.

+ Customer service experience.

+ Supervisory experience.

+ Knowledge of collection development principles.

+ Knowledge in the use of library resources, including reference tools and the processes of research and information retrieval.

+ Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

+ Strong soft skills: teamwork and collaboration, professionalism, work ethic, oral and written communication, and critical thinking or problem-solving skills.

+ Adaptable/flexible with the ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines.

+ Experience using a wide variety of platforms, hardware, and software, including but not limited to: office productivity software (such as Microsoft Word and Excel), Microsoft Windows, Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and discovery services.

+ Knowledgeable about various subject areas. Willingness to develop expertise in evaluating information sources for their relevance to the University curriculum and the Texas Panhandle area.

+ Ability to move medium-weight boxes, books, heavy book trucks, or similar items*.

+ May require working evenings and weekends.

+ *The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Six (6) years of experience working in an academic library.

+ Experience working in library circulation/access services.

+ Experience using ILS, Alma/Primo.

+ Experience with the Springshare Suite of tools.

+ Experience working with community members, especially donors.

+ Experience with metadata management.

+ Demonstrated experience building collections & collection development policies in an academic library.

+ Strong customer service ethic.

+ Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic librarianship, scholarship, and/or technologies.

+ Doctorate in related field.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

+ Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.