job announcement: Collection Development Librarian

[Andrea Imre <aimre@lib.siu.edu>]

Collection Development Librarian (Search extended)

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
LIBRARY AFFAIRS

Title of Position: Collection Development Librarian

Appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor, full-time, 12 
month, continuing

Available:  October 1, 2006, or later

Environment:  The library services of Southern Illinois 
University Carbondale (SIUC) are centralized in Morris Library. 
The Library holds more than 2.4 million volumes, 3.1 million 
microform units, over 12,500 current periodicals and serials, and 
a wide-range of electronic resources and databases. As the campus 
center for access to academic information and collaborative 
academic technology projects, the Library provides assistive 
services including reference, instructional and technical 
support, distance learning, geographic information systems (GIS), 
and multimedia courseware development. Morris Library is a member 
of the Association of Research Libraries and the Greater Western 
Library Alliance.  Librarians at SIUC are faculty and are covered 
by collective bargaining.  In January 2006, the Library will 
begin an extensive and complete renovation and expansion of 
Morris Library which represents the largest capital construction 
project in the history of the University. Additional information 
about SIUC and Library Affairs is available on the World Wide Web 
(http://www.lib.siu.edu).

Responsibilities:  Responsible for the selection of materials for 
the Library's general materials accounts. Recommend allocation of 
acquisition budget for library materials, including consideration 
of factors such as inflation rates, foreign exchange rates, and 
level of research/teaching in various subject areas. Work with 
Acquisitions Librarian and Electronic Resources Librarian to 
ensure efficient and effective expenditure of library materials 
budget.  Develop and maintain collection development policy. 
Maintain and enhance approval plans for purchase of monographic 
materials. Work with Library faculty to facilitate selection of 
appropriate materials for the collection. Serve as liaison to 
academic departments as needed.  Oversee the selection of gift 
materials to be added to the Library's collections. Represent the 
Library on appropriate state and regional committees that promote 
collaboration among libraries in purchasing and sharing library 
materials and other resources.

Required Qualifications:

* ALA accredited Master's of Library Science.

For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: minimum 3 years 
professional experience in collection development in an academic 
library. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank: minimum 
5 years professional experience in collection development in an 
academic library with a clear record of innovation and 
improvement in collection development program and services.

* Strong leadership skills and the ability to work both 
independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing 
environment using well-developed analytical, organizational, 
management, and communication skills (oral and written).

* For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: interest and 
potential to meet established Library Affairs criteria for 
promotion and tenure, including professional service and 
published research.  For appointment at the Associate Professor 
rank: a sustained record of peer-reviewed research and 
publications including a record of professional service at state, 
regional, or national levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Masters in Humanities field.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working with other libraries in shared collection development.
Record of successful achievements in grant applications and awards.

Salary:  Competitive (Assistant Professor $50,000 minimum)
		(Associate Professor $55,000 minimum)

Deadline for Application:  July 14, 2006, or until filled

Application:  Submit a letter of application stating 
qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and 
the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if 
available) of three professional references. References may be 
contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your 
experience and qualifications for this position. All materials 
should be addressed to:

Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator
Library Affairs
Mail Code 6632
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
605 Agriculture Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-1458; E-mail: apply@lib.siu.edu

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that 
strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and 
staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student 
population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will 
receive consideration.

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