Head of Collection Management and Technical Services- 1617-006
Review application instructions at http://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities/faculty_jobs/Library%20Collection%20Management%20TT%201617.html
Effective Date: Spring semester, 2017 or earlier
The University Library at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks an innovative Head of Collection Management and Technical Services (CMTS) at the level of Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian. This position is tenure-track. Tenure may be offered in exceptional circumstances. This position will provide leadership in acquiring and making discoverable information resources in a variety of formats to the University community. Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Head of CMTS will oversee the Library’s collections budget in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Collection Management Librarian and Library subject specialists and is responsible for functional oversight of collection access and management, including acquisitions, collection development, metadata creation, materials processing, and database and electronic resources management. The CMTS Head will facilitate workflows and engage with new technologies and enhancement opportunities in response to user needs and priorities of the University Library. This position will also play an important role in Library resource discovery and will provide leadership in the ongoing implementation and improvement of Ex Libris’ Alma library management system with regard to acquisitions and metadata. The Head of CMTS will lead the work of seven library staff members by fostering a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment, and facilitating communication and coordination with other departments in the Library. The Head of CMTS will partner with the Associate Dean and Heads of the Teaching and Learning, User Services, and Library Technology Initiatives and Development Departments. This position will serve on the Library Cabinet, which operates as the Library’s leadership team.
Minimum requirements for the position include: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent. Experience in leadership of a technical services or similar unit within an academic library. Demonstrated experience supervising or directing the work of staff. Demonstrated success in collaborative work focused on user experiences within an academic library. Strong knowledge of current trends in technical services. Experience with library collection budget management. Project management and/or workflow analysis experience. Ability to use technology in creative ways to solve problems and create efficiencies. Demonstrated potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion under the Library's criteria for professional performance, scholarship and service. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred requirements for the position include: Three to five years of experience in leadership of a technical services or similar unit within an academic library. Demonstrated success in leadership of a technical services or similar unit within an academic library. Experience working in an environment where both faculty and staff are unionized. Experience working with the Ex Libris unified library management system. Experience working with an integrated library system within a technical services environment. Statistical or data analysis experience. Expertise in national metadata content standards (e.g. RDA, PCC, AACR2, DACS, etc.) and MARC and non-MARC encoding/structural standards (e.g., Dublin Core, XML, EAD, etc.). Knowledge of best practices in applying metadata in a discovery system (e.g., Primo, Omeka, Islandora) or institutional repository (e.g. DSpace). Experience in organizing and implementing training programs within the area of technical services. Published and/or presented on research related to technical services in academic libraries. Participation in local, regional or national professional organizations. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in professional performance, research, and/or service.
Specific Duties:
Collaboratively creates, maintains, and continuously improves procedures and workflows for all areas of collection management and technical services.
Oversees the Library’s collections budget in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Collection Management Librarian and Library subject specialists
Provides leadership in the ongoing implementation and improvement of Ex Libris’ Alma library management system with regard to acquisitions and metadata.
Provides leadership in furthering best practices, workflows, and policies for the shared library management system. Participates in the California State University Unified Library Management System community as appropriate.
Enables prompt and effective access to newly acquired scholarly resources.
Oversees, develops, and assesses the cataloging and maintenance of bibliographic and metadata records for the Libraries scholarly resources;
Provides resource discovery expertise across a variety of formats.
Ensures the quality of metadata in the resource discovery tools and develops innovative and effective approaches to metadata processes.
Provides lead work direction for the Collection Management and Technical Services Department, including acquisitions, collection development, metadata creation, materials processing, and database and electronic resources management.
Organizes and monitors the workload and staffing of the department (7.0 FTE), including participating in the recruitment process, overseeing the staff evaluation process, and facilitating access to appropriate staff development opportunities. Encourages cross-training across functions for increased efficiency.
Represents the Collection Management and Technical Services Department on the Library's leadership team. Takes a Library-wide orientation and works closely with department head colleagues to implement the Library’s vision and strategic plan.
Makes recommendations to the Dean on department budget, staff, and facility needs.
Serves on University Library Standing Committees as appropriate.
Pursues a strong research agenda within the field of academic librarianship or job-related field.
Actively participates in library, university and/or professional-level service commitments.
The CSUSM University Library, one of twenty-three libraries in the California State University System, supports the campus’ mission to place the student as an active participant in the learning process. The Library works collaboratively with the campus community to provide a dynamic learning environment and experiences within and beyond the classroom as well as access to information needed to foster curiosity and scholarly inquiry. The 200,000 square foot Kellogg Library has five floors that include over 30 group study rooms and 300 computers, and is a gateway to more than 180 electronic databases and 550,000 books and e-books. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our growing organization of over 40 skilled faculty librarians and staff members, who support teaching, learning, research and creative endeavors at one of the fastest-growing universities in the California State University System. The CSUSM Library’s newly adopted Strategic Plan, 2015-2020 can be found at https://biblio.csusm.edu/strategic-plan.
Application
Applications must include:
A cover letter indicating how the applicant meets the above minimum/desired requirements
Curriculum vitae
Name and contact information of three references
Faculty Application
Submit application to:
CMTSLIB@csusm.edu
Review of applications will begin October 10, 2016, however, until the position will remain open until filled.
The university is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities for more information.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. A background check (including the criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
California State University San Marcos, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, is strongly committed to equity and diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates in terms of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability and veteran status.
California State University San Marcos, founded in 1989, is a growing university with over 12,000 students. Located in San Marcos, California, a city of 83,700 approximately 35 miles north of downtown San Diego, California State University San Marcos serves northern San Diego County and southern Riverside and Orange Counties, one of the fastest growing regions in Southern California. While convenient to the urban amenities of San Diego and Los Angeles, the campus enjoys a high quality of life enhanced by nearby ocean beaches, mountains and deserts, and a deservedly famous climate. Our student population reflects the rich ethnic and racial diversity of the region. The College of Business Administration, which resides in a state-of-the-art building, currently has approximately 2200 undergraduate and growing MBA programs. The Marketing Department consists of five collegial tenure-track faculty who offer opportunities to work collaboratively in teaching and research.