Assistant Professor/Collection Management Librarian, University of Southern Mississippi, (Hattiesburg, MS)
Posted December 13, 2022
Description
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor/Collection Management Librarian in University Libraries to begin in the spring of 2023.
As a member of the Technical Services Department, the Collection Management Librarian role is to acquire materials in all formats and work collaboratively with librarians, faculty, and external vendors. The Collection Management Librarian is responsible for the collection development of library resources to meet user needs and university programs of study. This includes selection, deselection, negotiating of licensing terms for subscription packages, collection analysis, and general collection management.
Salary: Salary for this position is $47,000-$49,000 annually.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent advanced degree and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of collection development operations and best practices.
Ability and desire to work cooperatively and effectively with outside vendors, library personnel, university faculty, students, and donors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma
- Experience with contract negotiation
- Familiarity with electronic resource purchasing and contracts
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience with library budgeting
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis and data visualization
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin the month after posting and will continue until the position is filled. A completed application will include a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire), and contact information for three professional references.
To apply for the position and for more information, go to: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=3168&site=1