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. 



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