Collection Strategies Librarian - DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Fairfield University. BASIC
FUNCTION: Oversee the selection, acquisition, accessibility, and
deselection of library collections, in all formats, in support of the
teaching, learning, and research at Fairfield University.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Physical requirements: mobility; must be able
to lift materials off shelf. Requires some evening and weekend hours.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED
EDUCATION: Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or
equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, second Master’s in
subject-specific field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: Two years or more experience managing print and
electronic resources in an academic library. Knowledge of best
practices, current trends and issues in collections management.
Experience negotiating with vendors and working with consortia.
Experience with budgets, resource sharing, approval plans, electronic
resource management, archives, and collections assessment.
Communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a desire to
develop and steward diverse and inclusive collections. Progressive
supervisory experience. Strong commitment to service.
PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE: Administration certification in Alma and Primo. Experience
with the following library systems: ALMA/Primo or other discovery
platforms, EZproxy, Springshare, bepress DigitalCommons, and OCLC's
Illiad, Connexion and Worldshare. Knowledge of copyright and
intellectual property rights related to e-resources.
SUPERVISION
OF PERSONNEL: Library Specialist for Non-Licensed Resources, Library
Specialist for Licensed Resources, Interlibrary Services Coordinator,
Student assistants (2-4)
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean for Technical Services and the Budget
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include management responsibilities,
systems/technology responsibilities, procurement/access/weeding
responsibilities, supervising and supporting staff, and other related
duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities. For a detailed list
of essential functions, please visit this link.
CAMPUS: Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit
university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline
community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of
approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing
degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles
F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion
Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and The Graduate
School of Education and Allied Professions. As an expression of our
Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal
humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking,
cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious
values.
TO APPLY: To submit your resume, cover letter,
names/contact information of three references, and employment
application, please go to this link.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. Fairfield University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through
diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from
women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically
underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable
accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.
