Collection Analysis and Strategies Librarian

Established in 1964 as the first public university in southeast Florida, Florida Atlantic University serves 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on six campuses along Florida’s beautiful southeast coast in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Florida Atlantic has ten distinguished colleges that offer more than 180-degree programs, including the Schmidt College of Medicine, and is home to one of the world’s preeminent marine science education and research centers, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Florida Atlantic University is taking its place among the world’s great research centers and has been given the designation of a “High Research Activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. FAU was ranked 27th by U.S. News & World Report among all American universities for campus diversity, with 49% of its student body classified as minority or international students. In 2015, it earned the distinction of being a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries have prioritized working collaboratively with the campus community on a Top 100/R1 research initiative that includes a highly library engaged campus and community environment. FAU Libraries house approximately 3.7 million items and provide access to over 80,000 electronic journals, nearly 500 databases, and a growing collection of e-books and streaming videos. The Libraries house many distinctive collections, including artists’ books, sound recordings, print music, rare books and manuscripts, and University Archives. The Digital Library creates online collections from unique materials housed in Special Collections and University Archives and serves as the University’s repository for the intellectual output produced on campus.

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek a student focused, analytical, high-energy, collaborative, organized, engaged, positive, innovative, strong written and verbal communicator, and self-starter, who adapts well to change and can manage multiple projects. We endeavor to be a highly engaged organization that believes in striving for excellence, utilizing assessment and data for decision-making, and maintaining a culture of appreciation/gratitude, as we pursue a national ranking of Top 100/R1 academic university. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Collection Strategies and Discovery Services, the Collection Analysis and Strategies Librarian will manage the selection, enhancement, and assessment of all resources for the general electronic and print collections. This position will create strategies and design an evaluation rubric to be used in the review of recurring and one-time purchases of all resources, especially electronic resources. The Collection Analysis and Strategies Librarian will provide the liaison librarians with collections usage, data, and additional product updates and enhancements. They will also participate in library outreach and programming efforts, serve as a liaison with assigned academic units, and participate in collection management for these areas.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage the selection, assessment, and disposition of general library resources in all formats. Investigate, recommend, and implement appropriate methods of evaluation and assessment to assist in collection development decisions, licensing and negotiations, and deselection strategies. Lead collection analysis and data-driven assessment activities including regularly reviewing the Libraries’ general holdings in all formats and determine if current resources are meeting the needs of the Florida Atlantic University community and to inform decision-making for collections renewals and purchases. Initiate and maintain an active review of the Libraries’ holdings to determine subject area gaps for future acquisitions. Coordinate the work of full-time staff in Collection Management and track/document performance of this work to help inform performance reviews. Manage deselection processes for general collections resources, including government documents, in all formats. Advise on Digital Commons and Digital Library curation. Work closely with the Electronic Resources Coordinator on the management and documentation of library access models and entitlements. Manage budget allocations and the selection and ordering of materials by liaisons and ensure these activities align with the University’s and Libraries’ policies and priorities. Create and monitor a process for fiscal assessment for one-time purchases. Collaborate with the Acquisitions and Collections Data Management Librarian to analyze the usage data of electronic resources to help guide collection development, acquisitions, and deselection decisions for students and faculty on the Boca Raton, Jupiter, Harbor Branch, and Fort Lauderdale campuses. Work with subject liaisons and provide collections data for University program reviews, course proposals, and accreditations. Provide Liaison Coordinator and Instruction Coordinator with collections updates and enhancements. Maintain collections statistics for annual reports and internal and external assessment surveys. Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving access issues and providing expert support to ensure ongoing usability and accessibility of electronic resources. Establish and maintain relationships with library resource vendors and publishers to advocate for the seamless discovery of resources, improvement of product accessibility, and receipt of available metadata, with the end goal of providing excellent support of users’ needs. Actively collaborate with Collection Management team members on emerging technologies, standards, and issues of collection strategies. Develop, document, recommend, and implement new approaches and workflows to the management of resources in order to facilitate the seamless and effective delivery of information to students, faculty, and staff. Serve on the University/College Library’s Collection Development Committee (Broward College). Participate in liaison activities in assigned subject areas. Actively engage with University and library colleagues to ensure current collections and services meet the needs of the FAU community and support the University’s and Libraries’ mission and strategic plan. Participate in FAU programs and events that promote student recruitment, engagement, academic preparedness, and graduation. Participate in Libraries’ engagement events. Contribute to developing and strengthening a positive view of the FAU Libraries as an active partner in the University’s educational and research mission and assist with promoting the Libraries’ needs and services. Work closely with library colleagues on community outreach, engagement, and development activities. Develop an annual professional development plan. Develop an annual engagement plan. Investigate opportunities to carry out, publish, and present original scholarship, research, and scholarly projects related to the area of expertise or responsibility. Serve on appropriate Libraries, University, regional or national committees. Submit recurring library faculty activity reports as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent. Minimum of five years of experience with collection development experience in an academic, special, or public library or related field. Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member and team leader where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential. Demonstrates familiarity with managing collections in an integrated library system (ILS) and discovery tool (e.g. Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE). Demonstrates strong organization skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates familiarity with COUNTER and other electronic resources usage metrics. Demonstrates intermediate proficiency with Excel and/or other spreadsheet software. Ability to use information technologies for effective communication and work productivity. Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and exceptional work ethic. Ability to adapt to change in an ever-evolving and rapidly growing institution. Ability to analyze and communicate information from various sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

Second Master’s degree and/or doctorate. Three years of experience in academic/higher education. Demonstrates sustained record of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors. Demonstrates record of service with leadership roles on committees and projects in libraries and in the library profession.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates service commitments in leadership roles on committees, contributing to the profession through significant professional service. Demonstrates sustained scholarship, research, and creative endeavors, contributing to the profession through peer-reviewed publications in librarianship and presentations at regional or national library-related conferences. Demonstrates initiative and strong project management skills in leading significant projects. Demonstrates commitment to actively participating in library engagement activities. Demonstrates commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. Experience working in a multi-campus environment or multi-institutional consortia.

FAU Benefits and Perks: Position is a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate University Librarian on a 12-month contract with service and sustained expectation of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors (as outlined in the FAU Libraries’ Promotion Guidelines: https://library.fau.edu/staff/faculty/promotion-guidelines) required for promotion.

FAU Libraries offers (as budget permits):

Financial support for professional memberships Financial support for professional development participation, leadership, and service activities including travel. FAU offers significant competitive benefits and perks. In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, faculty, and local communities, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-ser…; Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php Sick Leave Pool Program Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's outstanding offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php.

The University Libraries at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Ken Frankel

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: +1 (561) 2970079

How to Apply / Instructions:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:

1. Cover letter addressing the essential functions, minimum qualifications, and knowledge, skills and abilities regarding this position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One-page librarian philosophy statement
4. Provide the names and contact information for three references

Top applicants will be invited for a campus visit and will be asked to give a presentation on a topic to be determined.

Transcripts: The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711