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Type	P
Entered	6/18/2012
Company	Ohio State University Libraries, Columbus, Ohio
Position	Head, Collection Development and Management Program
Close	August 15, 2012
Salary	Not Specified

Description

Head, Collection Development and Management Program The Ohio State University Libraries, Columbus, Ohio Salary: Not Specified Status:Full-time Posted:06/15/12 Deadline:08/15/12 Head, Collection Development and Management Program The Head of Collection Development and Management is responsible for leading and managing a program to provide a 21st Century research library collection advancing transformative teaching, learning, and research at the University. Exercising collaborative leadership and leveraging a growing portfolio of multi-institutional partnerships and initiatives, the Head is responsible for developing strategy, advising library leaders, making decisions, and creating processes, programs, and projects for the Ohio State University’s diverse and extensive print and licensed electronic collections. This is a tenure track faculty position. For a complete position description, please visit: http://library.osu.edu/about/jobs/faculty/. Qualifications (Required) ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree. Minimum of two years professional experience in building and managing library collections in print and digital formats, including management of funds. Knowledge and understanding of 21st century collections issues, emerging practices, standards, and trends relating to collection development and management in an academic or research library environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy in developing or managing library collections including ability to align strategy with local priorities and evolving multi-institutional cooperative environments. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, coordinate, and implement effective projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure; commitment to professional development and service. Qualifications (Desired) Evidence of potential to lead change. Demonstrated competency in analysis, budgeting and planning, assessment and evaluation of library collections. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to multi-institutional collaborations, especially involving library collections. Advanced skills in statistical analysis and research design. Familiarity with e-resource licensing and copyright issues. Supervisory experience. Rank/Salary This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment. Salary and faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-bensummaryreg.pdf. Application Nominations or applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 15, 2012. Please send letter of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address of three references to Greg Newman at newman.25@osu.edu. Please include Head of Collection Development and Management Program Application in the subject field. Contact: Greg Newman Human Resources 1858 Neil Avenue Mall Columbus, OH 43210 614-247-8887 To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer. Email newman.25@osu.edu to apply for this job.