Head for Collections Strategies

Montclair State University seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as the Head for Collections Strategies for the University Libraries. The Head will work closely with the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery, the members of the library administration team, and collection leaders at other libraries including our consortial partners such as VALE and PALCI. The Head will implement innovative models and approaches to collection development that effectively steward the libraries’ investment in collections, and ensure that the libraries’ collections meet the university’s teaching, learning, research and public service missions. The Head for Collections Strategies will explore and advance new methods and strategies for developing and increasing the diversity of our collections. They will also engage in community focused initiatives and activities, through collaborations with partners from campus offices and programs.

The ideal candidate possesses skills and abilities to assess and evaluate our existing collections and identify avenues for future growth and expansion and have some experience leading strategic initiatives or services with a wide range of stakeholders. The candidate will need to analyze our existing collections, practices, capacities, constraints, and potentials to transform our collections strategy and be creative in solving problems in a collaborative environment. The candidate will serve as a liaison to one or more subject areas and may perform specialized reference assistance and instruction as needed.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery, the Librarian will join a dynamic team that includes Access Services, Technical Services, and Archives. The Head for Collections Strategies oversees the team supporting Collection Management and Acquisitions, Electronic Resources and Periodicals, manages three civil service staff members, and works collaboratively with subject liaison librarians. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with concurrent academic rank.

Come join us at Montclair State University, where we have a diverse and welcoming campus community.  Our university is the second largest public research institution in New Jersey, and is designated a R2 Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and is located 12 miles west of NYC, with an NJ Transit train station right on campus.  The library is committed to investing in the professional development of all its employees so that we can support the evolving research and instruction needs at Montclair. A 35-hour work week helps with maintaining work-life balance.  Please reach out to Catherine Oliver ([email protected]) if you have any questions about the library, university, or the position. Inquiries about salary can be directed to [email protected].

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:     •    Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.     •    Minimum of five years of experience in an academic/research library or equivalent in a collections capacity.     •    Demonstrated experience building collections and collection development policies in an academic or research library, or equivalent.     •    Demonstrated ability to manage collection budgets; and to design and manage projects, bringing them to a successful conclusion.     •    Experience providing training and creating documentation.     •    Experience with vendor relations and communication.     •    Experience managing and or coordinating teams.     •    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across organization units.     •    Strong cultural awareness and demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.     •    History of, or strong potential for scholarly, creative, or professional work appropriate to a tenure track position in the library.

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LocationMontclair, NJ

Compensation

$91,134 - $141,270 yearly

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Submit specified application materials to [email protected].