Job Description

Position Summary
This position is a 100% appointment in Collection Services under the general supervision of the Library Director. Manages the Collection Services unit through the supervision of personnel, participates in long-term strategic planning, and solves complex issues, which impact other units or services. Collaborates with senior leadership to implement the strategic vision and goals.
Responsibilities
Supervise unit personnel. Hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees to manage and improve performance
Oversees day-to-day management of unit operations, services, and space
Communicates the strategic direction of the department as determined by leadership
Designs, develops, and provides leadership on projects, programs, procedures, and services
Resolves complex issues which may impact policies and procedures within the unit
Oversee collections budgets
Collaborates with other managers to develop and implement initiatives and technological enterprises which directly affect the libraries
Advances librarianship/archives at the campus, local, and state level through committee participation
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
Manages the library’s collection of electronic resources
Serve as a contact for vendors providing collection content; establish, maintain, and review relationships with vendors and publishers
Performs original and copy cataloging in all formats
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information science accredited by the American Library Association with a minimum of two years subsequent library experience
Knowledge of cataloging standards, RDA (Resource Description and Access), Library of Congress classification and Library of Congress subject headings.
Experience of increasing responsibility in library technical services operations
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently, and to promote teamwork among colleagues
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing electronic resources
Experience working with major library vendors and publishers, including the negotiation of license agreements
Cataloging experience
Reference and/or library instruction experience