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Collection Management and Discovery Services Librarian (The College of Wooster, Ohio) College of Wooster Wooster Collection Management and Discovery Services Librarian (The College of Wooster, Ohio) The College of Wooster Libraries seeks an innovative and service-oriented colleague as our next Collection Management and Discovery Services (CMDS) Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the CMDS Librarian works closely with their four dedicated and talented staff to manage acquisitions, serials and e-resources, collection management, cataloging, and services to enhance user access and discovery. The libraries have a shared Innovative catalog, CONSORT, with three other colleges and participates in OhioLINK, so the incumbent will lead our efforts to coordinate local print and digital collections with consortial resources and platforms, working closely with the CONSORT systems librarian and technical services staff at the other Five Colleges of Ohio libraries.The CMDS Librarian will serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments and participate in research services, the instruction program, and outreach efforts. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a library staff focused on user needs and committed to developing an evolving library program that best supports the College community. Minimum starting salary: $55,000. Additional Responsibilities: Lead and manage all technical services operations, including supervision of four staff Collect data and prepare financial and statistical reports relating to acquisitions, collections, and usage Provide creative and innovative leadership in CMDS operations by monitoring and implementing effective new approaches for acquiring, organizing, and enhancing access to our resources Plan and coordinate projects, working closely with staff from across the libraries and members of the college community Manage and develop the library's Electronic Resource Management (ERM) system Partner with other units within and beyond the Libraries on digital initiatives, particularly on metadata protocols and standards Serve as the primary liaison to many external service providers and vendors Coordinate library collaboration efforts with key external partners (e.g. OhioLINK or The Five Colleges of Ohio) Encourage and facilitate application of technologies to enhance services to users, the Libraries' online presence, and staff workflows and efficiencies Qualifications MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity Ability to successful supervise staff and manage a complex and dynamic unit Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills Facility using and applying emerging technologies in a library context Knowledge of and interest in the protocols and tools used to create and organize data in library systems Desired Progressively responsible experience working in an academic library Supervisory experience A collegial approach and a sense of humor (preferably a good one) Candidates should submit a letter of application (addressed to Mark Christel, Chair of the Search Committee), vita, and the names of three professional references. Electronic submission only (Word or PDF) may be sent to Sharon Bodle, Administrative Coordinator for the Libraries ([[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask])). Review of applications will begin October 24 and continue until the position is filled. The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17378/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/