Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:20:39 -0400
From: "Del Baglivo, Meg" <mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement - Baltimore, MD

Please excuse cross postings.

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland,
Baltimore, invites candidates to apply for the following non-tenured
faculty position.

TITLE:          Head, Collection Development Department
LOCATION:       Resources Management Division
SALARY:         Commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum
salary $45,000.

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland,
Baltimore is seeking a committed, experienced, and innovative Head of
Collection Development librarian to guide the Library's collections into a
digital future. The Head of Collection Development provides coordination
and oversight of all facets of the growth and management of the Library's
collections. The Head of Collection Development reports to the Assistant
Director of Resources Management and supervises a department of 4 FTE,
managing the activities of print and digital selection, acquisitions,
collection development, serials control, and bindery operations to support
the academic and research needs of the campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to managing the department, the incumbent provides initiative
and leadership in developing policies regarding the provision of resources
for the Library, including the Library's migration from print to digital
collections.

The Head oversees a collections budget of over $1.5 million and works
closely with the Library Administration in the budgetary process to ensure
funds are spent appropriately.  Working with faculty liaisons, coordinates
all monographic, periodical, and serial acquisitions and collection
development activities for the Library's print and digital collections to
develop a balanced collection for all health sciences academic and
research programs within the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The incumbent periodically initiates systematic reviews of the Library's
collections to ensure that the intellectual content being provided meets
the Library's mission and the needs of its community. Analyzes and
assesses the adequacy of collections and their funding for accreditation,
program and budget reviews, and new curriculum proposals. Works with
faculty liaisons and the Digital Resources Librarian to establish and
revise collection development policies and procedures, and oversees their
implementation.

The Head plays a key role in the continuing development of our Ex Libris
Aleph 500 consortial library system, together with others in the Library
and in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions
(USMAI) consortium.

The Head participates in the investigation and implementation of a digital
repository.

The incumbent serves as the primary contact with the vendors and
publishers of print and electronic books and journals, as well as with
campus Accounts Payable offices for collections purchases.

The Head of Collection Development is instrumental in developing Requests
for Proposals or Invitations for Bid for monograph vendors, journal
subscription agents, and bindery services; works with the campus
Procurement office to evaluate proposals received and select vendors;
evaluates vendor performance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

MLS from ALA-accredited library school; a minimum of 3 years experience
related to acquisitions and serials management both in print and digital
formats, including: supervisory experience; budgetary analysis and
development; demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative
data regarding library collections; experience with an integrated library
system and bibliographic utility; the building and fostering of positive
faculty relations; effective analytical, interpersonal, and organizational
skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of US
and foreign publishing industry and licensing issues, and a thorough
understanding of the current trends emerging in scholarly publishing.

QULAIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

Experience in an academic health sciences library; experience with the Ex
Libris Aleph 500 integrated library system's acquisitions and serials
control modules; experience with OCLC and MARC21 formats; involvement in
professional activities.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans;
22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 14
holidays.

APPLICATIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates may fax cover letter, CV or resume and
a signed/dated statement page that CV contents are "true and up-to-date,"
to Jane Peters, Human Resources Generalist, 410.706.3101 or mail to 601 W.
Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.  Greatest consideration will be
given to applications received by October 15, 2004; however, application
review will continue until the position is filled.

See our Health Sciences and Human Services Library job listing by visiting
http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/information/jobs/HeadCollDev.html, or
contact Jane Peters at 410.706.6747 for more information.  Visit
http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu for information about the library.

The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE/ADA employer supporting diversity
and encourages minorities to apply.

Megan Del Baglivo, MLS
Electronic Resources/Continuations Cataloger
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Health Sciences & Human Services Library
601 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-1512
mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu
Tel: 410-706-7975