Head of Collection Development Librarian
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Tenure-track faculty position
The Binghamton University Libraries seeks an experienced librarian to provide leadership for building and enriching our research collection. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in leading a collaborative collections team, building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international vendors, developing innovative collections analysis methods, and exploring collection development strategies to support teaching and research.
The Libraries support the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research and working environment. Underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Binghamton University is part of the State University of New York system. Located near major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C., the Greater Binghamton region is a safe, friendly and affordable community. To learn more, visit https://www.binghamton.edu/visiting-campus/greater-binghamton-area.html.
Binghamton University Libraries offers strong support for professional growth and development. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package with generous vacation/holidays is included.
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 17,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.
Job Description:
The Binghamton University Libraries seeks an experienced librarian to provide leadership for building and enhancing our rich research collection. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the collections team to evaluate, enhance and manage our unique and diverse collection. S/He will be part of a dynamic team pioneering the development of innovative library resources and services.
Binghamton University Libraries is a collaborative environment that offers strong support for professional growth and development. This tenure-track library faculty position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Collections.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in all aspects of the Libraries' collections development and management, including strategic planning, budget and policies.
- Lead collaborative collections team to provide high quality collections.
- Utilize evidence-based decision-making for collection allocation, renewal and retention decisions; includes development of faculty research activities metrics.
- Serve as primary contact for vendors providing collection content.
- Work with Acquisitions, Electronic and Continuing Resources, and other library units in all matters related to collection development and management.
- Serve as administrative supervisor of subject librarians; train and mentor subject librarians in collection policies, procedures and workflows.
- Participate in the Libraries' development efforts and acquisition of gift collections.
- Serve as subject liaison for assigned academic departments; liaison duties include subject-specific instruction, subject guides and collection development for those disciplines as well as subject-specific and general reference service.
Greater Binghamton Area:
Located a few hours away from major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C., the Greater Binghamton region is a safe, friendly and affordable community. To learn more, visit https://www.binghamton.edu/visiting-campus/greater-binghamton-area.html.
Requirements:
- Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution
- Supervisory experience
- Significant experience with collections development in an academic research library, including knowledge of current and emerging trends
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and build partnerships with faculty and staff in a culturally diverse community
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic background in the humanities/fine arts preferred
- Working knowledge of one or more languages (French, German or Italian preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and collection assessment
The Libraries are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As required by title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.
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Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following items electronically to http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com: (1) a letter of application addressing the qualifications; (2) curriculum vitae and (3) contact information for three references who can speak authoritatively concerning the applicant's candidacy.
Salary and rank is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin October 26. The search will remain open until the position is filled.