Collections Development and Management Librarian
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 22, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences, Other Professional Fields, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Collections Development and Management Librarian
About this Opportunity
Ball State University Libraries include Bracken Library and branch libraries in the Architecture Building, Foundational Sciences Building and Health Professions Building. The Libraries employ 47 professionals and 63 staff employees. With access to over one million print volumes and more than 678,000 e-resources, the Libraries provide access to a full spectrum of scholarly resources and also offers vibrant and inclusive learning space for over 1.3 million annual visitors.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Learned Professional Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Perform activities related to developing and sustaining University Libraries’ resource collections to meet user needs, including material selection, deselection, preservation, evaluation and assessment; coordinate collection maintenance activities and replacement and gift operations; serve as collection development liaison for assigned departments; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.
Minimum Education
MLS / MLIS / MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of appointment.
Minimum Experience
Experience in library acquisitions, collection development and management, or other related area.
Minimum Other
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and within a team environment; ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects; working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Additional advanced degrees.
Preferred Experience
Professional experience with collections development or acquisitions in an academic library; experience with library automated systems, such as OCLC, GOBI, Alma; familiarity with publishers and trends in publishing, both print and electronic; demonstrated analytical abilities including use of qualitative/quantitative data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with project development and management.
Preferred Other
An awareness of current issues and trends in librarianship and potential for scholarly and professional achievement.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
University Libraries:170090
Department Information
The minimum salary for this position is $52,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5277
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Select materials in best format through approval plans, reviews, publishers’ catalogs, and bibliographies and serve as liaison with specified departments on matters of collection development.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Review specific subject collections for purposes of deselection, preservation/conservation and assessment of their adequacy to support university curricular and research needs; prepare collection evaluations regarding the collections’ strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement, utilizing metrics and other evaluation criteria to support data-informed decisions.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Select gift materials and coordinate gift operations and donor relations.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Manage the replacement of lost/missing materials; including reviewing circulating materials for condition and recommending treatment/replacement.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Coordinate, direct, and monitor collection maintenance activities performed by University Libraries’ liaisons, including review of items recommended for repair, replacement, or deselection.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Participate in the review and maintenance of the 47 active profiles and more than 25 award winning title plans within the library approval plan.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Prepare written reports and compile statistics as required; includes compiling library collections data for departmental and programmatic accreditation/self-study reports.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Manage the Libraries’ participation in statewide programs to retain and preserve last copies of materials; support assessment for broader participation of the University Libraries in statewide and regional shared-print initiatives to collectively manage and provide access to legacy print items.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Actively participate in and positively contribute to the activities of the Libraries, university, and profession through such opportunities as related professional organizations, presentations, committee service, publication, etc.; keep abreast of professional literature and scholarly developments in areas of specialization and pursue opportunities for relevant professional development.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200964P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/22/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/22/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/23/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Collections Development and Management Librarian
About this Opportunity
Ball State University Libraries include Bracken Library and branch libraries in the Architecture Building, Foundational Sciences Building and Health Professions Building. The Libraries employ 47 professionals and 63 staff employees. With access to over one million print volumes and more than 678,000 e-resources, the Libraries provide access to a full spectrum of scholarly resources and also offers vibrant and inclusive learning space for over 1.3 million annual visitors.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Learned Professional Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Perform activities related to developing and sustaining University Libraries’ resource collections to meet user needs, including material selection, deselection, preservation, evaluation and assessment; coordinate collection maintenance activities and replacement and gift operations; serve as collection development liaison for assigned departments; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic direction of the University Libraries.
Minimum Education
MLS / MLIS / MIS degree from an ALA accredited program at time of appointment.
Minimum Experience
Experience in library acquisitions, collection development and management, or other related area.
Minimum Other
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and within a team environment; ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects; working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Additional advanced degrees.
Preferred Experience
Professional experience with collections development or acquisitions in an academic library; experience with library automated systems, such as OCLC, GOBI, Alma; familiarity with publishers and trends in publishing, both print and electronic; demonstrated analytical abilities including use of qualitative/quantitative data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with project development and management.
Preferred Other
An awareness of current issues and trends in librarianship and potential for scholarly and professional achievement.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
University Libraries:170090
Department Information
The minimum salary for this position is $52,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-5277
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Select materials in best format through approval plans, reviews, publishers’ catalogs, and bibliographies and serve as liaison with specified departments on matters of collection development.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Review specific subject collections for purposes of deselection, preservation/conservation and assessment of their adequacy to support university curricular and research needs; prepare collection evaluations regarding the collections’ strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement, utilizing metrics and other evaluation criteria to support data-informed decisions.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Select gift materials and coordinate gift operations and donor relations.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Manage the replacement of lost/missing materials; including reviewing circulating materials for condition and recommending treatment/replacement.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Coordinate, direct, and monitor collection maintenance activities performed by University Libraries’ liaisons, including review of items recommended for repair, replacement, or deselection.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Participate in the review and maintenance of the 47 active profiles and more than 25 award winning title plans within the library approval plan.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Prepare written reports and compile statistics as required; includes compiling library collections data for departmental and programmatic accreditation/self-study reports.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Manage the Libraries’ participation in statewide programs to retain and preserve last copies of materials; support assessment for broader participation of the University Libraries in statewide and regional shared-print initiatives to collectively manage and provide access to legacy print items.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Actively participate in and positively contribute to the activities of the Libraries, university, and profession through such opportunities as related professional organizations, presentations, committee service, publication, etc.; keep abreast of professional literature and scholarly developments in areas of specialization and pursue opportunities for relevant professional development.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200964P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/22/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/22/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/23/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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