Collections Librarian
Colorado College
Colorado Springs

Manages development of print and digital collections for Tutt Library.

  
Band: 6

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Collection Development Work Group in planning collection
initiatives, evaluating major purchases and developing policies.

• Collaborate with the Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian in managing
electronic subscriptions.

• Evaluate consortia purchases and negotiates with vendors for optimal pricing

• Represent Colorado College as a member of the Alliance Shared Collection
Development Committee.

• Serve as liaison to the Center for Research Libraries and a member of their
Undergraduate Research Working Group.

• Serve as advisor on matters related to cataloging standards and best
practices, including RDA. Works with cataloging staff and vendors on batch
loads and maintenance of digital records.

• Provide leadership and direction for staff in acquisitions, processing, and
cataloging; conduct annual and ongoing performance feedback; support
professional development of staff; facilitates work flow and communication
between staff in cataloging, acquisitions and serials.

• Provide oversight, with the Circulation and Periodicals departments, for
stacks maintenance, including inventory of the circulating and reference
collections; periodical and monograph withdrawal projects and shifting
projects.

• Manage gifts from internal and external donors to include communicating and
assessing suitability of donations in consultation with the Library Archivist.

• Work with the Preservation and Processing Coordinator in evaluating damaged
materials for replacement or mending.

• Responsible for training librarians in use of selection tools, including
GOBI and Choice.

• Select a wide variety of scholarly materials for purchase by the library;
selects curriculum-related materials for the Collections Librarian's liaison
subject areas.

• Provide annual and ongoing analyses of areas of responsibility, including
evaluation of workflows and staffing levels.

• Collect analyses and reports collections statistics to the Library Director,

• Initiate, implement and manage special projects that enhance the relevance
of the collections, including weeding.

• Serve as library liaison to one or more assigned departments or programs ;
collaborate with all liaison librarians in the design and delivery of library
instruction programs; provide bibliographic instruction and develop supporting
collections for assigned department(s); participate in instruction for first
year (FYE) program.

• Serve as one of a team of librarians providing reference service to library
users, including instructing patrons in the use of library materials; maintain
current knowledge of both print and online sources in all academic fields of
the college.

• Participate in shared professional staff responsibilities for library policy
decisions and project planning through committee and work group assignments.

• Participate in the life of the college through committee and volunteer
activities.

• Contribute to the profession and maintain professional knowledge through
participation in appropriate state, regional, and national library
organizations.

  
Additional Responsibilities:

o Support and contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity at
Colorado College and work effectively with the many constituencies in a
college environment.

o Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a
safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following
college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training.

o Act in a socially responsible manner and model environmental sustainability
by exercising financial prudence, using college resources wisely, and
supporting ecological initiatives and innovation.

o Perform other duties as assigned.

  
Required Qualifications:

Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution ; plus a minimum
of five years of post MLS professional experience; broad knowledge of
collection processes and issues in academic libraries; supervisory experience;
cataloging experience and experience as an advisor on cataloging best
practices and standards reference experience; excellent communication skills
and ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment.

  
Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding and experience in III Millennium; budget management; experience
in an undergraduate liberal arts institution.

  
Posting Date: 07/05/2016

Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time): 07/19/2016

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is being reposted. If you previously applied, you do not need to
apply again.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.



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