Post date: March 2,  2023

The Assistant Librarian for Collection Management supervises the staff in the Collection Management department and reports directly to the Director of Killam Library.  A fixed-term, non-tenure-track faculty position, the Assistant Librarian for Collection Management will oversee the library resources allocation and serve as a member of the library’s Collections Team. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of digital resources, including databases, e-books, streaming video, serials, etc. 

• Manage the allocation and related budgetary matters for the acquisition of print and digital resources.

• Develop assessment strategies and conduct ongoing assessments of the library’s collections in collaboration with other librarians and library staff.

• Coordinate communication between librarians, staff, and vendors to maintain continuity of access to library resources.

• Collaborate with librarians and library staff on collection review, renewals, and deselection.

• Compile and analyze usage statistics for digital resources.

• Oversee the Federal Depository Library Program.

• Maintain an awareness of current trends in acquisitions, collections, and digital resource management.

• Collaborate with academic departments on grant funding allocations.

• Attend meetings, participate in special projects, and serve on committees relating to the library, the University, and consortia, as necessary.

• Supervise staff in the Collection Management Department.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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