Collection Development Librarian & Director of Technical Services

Description

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and the Newton Gresham Library (NGL) seek a highly skilled, collaborative, and strategic leader for the combined role of Collection Development Librarian and Director of Library Technical Services. This position is crucial for shaping and managing the library's collections and technical services, which include acquisitions, cataloging, and systems administration.

The successful candidate will ensure that library resources are effectively acquired, organized, and accessible. Additionally, they will lead initiatives to enhance the library's technology systems and services. This role requires a strong combination of expertise in collection development, management of technical services, and leadership skills to drive innovation in library operations. This is a tenure-track faculty position, which includes librarianship, professional service, and scholarship, with an administrative stipend for the Director of Library Technical Services.

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) provides attractive opportunities for individuals pursuing a rewarding and impactful career. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance. SHSU prioritizes employee well-being and job satisfaction. Additionally, professional development opportunities through educational assistance and dependent assistance programs exist.
SHSU is in Huntsville, Texas, and serves a unique student population of over 22,000. Positioned along the rapidly developing Interstate 45 corridor between Houston and Dallas, SHSU is 70 miles north of downtown Houston and 170 miles south of Dallas, located in the beautiful “piney woods", with proximity to a state park and the national forest for outdoor recreation.

Collection Development

• This position plans, organizes, and manages the development of the library’s collections and information resources, including electronic resources and digital programs.
• Works with subject selectors and academic departments to ensure that the library’s collections and electronic resources are selected to meet the student and faculty needs.
• Plans library materials budget for University Department allocations and oversees that budget in partnership with members of the Collection Development Committee, the Head of Acquisitions and Serials, Director of Library Technical Services, and the Library Executive Director.
• Oversees the harvesting of usages statistics. Collates and analyzes usage statistics, circulation statistics, Produces appropriate usage reports.
• Participates in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research and publication and service activities as outlined in Academic Policy Statement 900417, Faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion.

Administrative

• The position directs the following areas: Acquisitions (including E-Resources and Serials), Cataloging, Collection Development, Digital Initiatives, Preservation, Special Collections, Systems and Web Services.
• The Director of Library Technical Services has the responsibility for the overall efficiency of the department, establishes standards, procedures and sets priorities for achieving departmental goals.
• Department chair for the Department of Library Technical Services (DLTS). Attends university department chair meetings and functions. Works to keep DLTS faculty on schedule for promotion and tenure reviews and other university expectations of departments. Leads department meetings. Leads DLTS in its interpretation and implementation of Academic Affairs and HR policies.
• Manages the Technical Services areas, overseeing functional supervision and staff evaluations.
• May represent Library leadership on campus committees, meetings, or events.

Please visit Sam Houston State University's online employment site https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41605 to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2025.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: A degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s program is required. At least three years of an established record of library leadership (coordinator, assistant/associate director, department chair, or higher).

Preferred Qualifications: A record of librarianship, scholarship, and service sufficient for an initial tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.