Collection Development Position Notice--Michigan

["Joanna Mitchell" <jmitchel@nmu.edu>]

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN

Lydia M. Olson Library at Northern Michigan University seeks 
applicants for Collection Development Librarian. We seek a 
versatile, dynamic librarian to lead a collection development 
program responsive to the needs of the University community. 
NMU is a high-tech campus and the first public university in 
Michigan to embark on a "laptop campus" initiative.

The Collection Development Librarian provides leadership in 
articulating the direction and balance of collections, 
formulating collection policies, managing the budget for 
resources, and evaluating the use of library resources.  This 
librarian is actively involved in vendor relations, negotiates 
pricing and licensing agreements, and keeps abreast of 
developments in publishing and scholarly communications.  Under 
the Dean of Academic Information Services, the Collection 
Development Librarian coordinates the selection activity of 
liaison librarians, serves as liaison to selected academic 
programs, and coordinates cooperative collection development with 
other libraries, consortia and statewide initiatives.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree; minimum 2 years 
substantial collection development experience in an academic 
library; thorough knowledge of trends and issues in academic 
collection development; proficiency in financial management; 
ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a collaborative, 
interdepartmental environment; awareness of current trends in 
publishing, best practices in licensing, and digital library 
initiatives; effective oral and written communication skills; 
assessment and analytical skill, problem-solving ability, and 
ability to prioritize multiple projects. A second master's degree 
or higher is desirable.

This is a full-time, twelve-month tenure track faculty 
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. 
Salary and benefits are competitive. Rank and salary commensurate 
with experience and qualifications.  Send letter of application 
with resume, transcripts, and names of at least three references 
to:  Search Committee - Collection Development Librarian, Lydia 
M. Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle 
Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855.  Letters of application must 
address applicant's qualifications and experience with respect to 
this position.  Applicant review begins October 30, 2006 and 
continues until the position is filled.

To learn more about the Olson Library, visit: http://www.nmu.edu/library

Complete position description available at:
http://www.nmu.edu/library/news/cdl.htm

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and
is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

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