Collection Development Librarian, Boston College, Boston, MA
Posted February 3, 2017
Boston College Libraries seek a Collection Development Librarian for Humanities with liaison responsibilities to the departments of Theology and Philosophy.
The librarian in this position will be a leader, bringing a big picture perspective and depth of collection development understanding to bear on wide-ranging discussions and projects involving arts and humanities scholarship, in collaboration with other liaison colleagues and departments. As Liaison to Theology and Philosophy, advanced subject knowledge and expertise is required to ensure collections are developed and maintained, high quality library instruction is provided, and faculty and doctoral research are supported for these two nationally-recognized departments. This librarian will partner with the Digital Scholarship group to support innovative use, access, and visibility of materials as integrated into new forms of scholarship. Collection Development Librarians report to the Head of Collection Development and work closely with the Associate University Librarian for Collection Services to ensure effective stewardship of the collections, to promote awareness of scholarly communication issues, and to participate in the monitoring and spending of the materials budget. This budget oversight includes the ongoing assessment of budget allocations, establishing the annual calendar and target deadlines for ordering materials, and prioritizing requests for endowment and end-of-year purchasing in collaboration with other Collection Development staff.
The Boston College Libraries have undergone transformational changes that both continue and enrich our established roles. We are an institution that anticipates and adapts to change, communicates and collaborates widely, and innovates regularly while maintaining a strong appreciation for the Boston College tradition. Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31st among national universities, Boston College is an R1 institution with 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.
Requirements
- ALA-Accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent
- Relevant advanced subject degree
- Subject-appropriate language skills
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-MLS experience, with demonstrated increase in responsibilities over time
- Knowledge of the publishing industry, both print and electronic
- Experience with budget management in a collection development context
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