Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian

Arthur Lakes Library, Colorado School of Mines

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$40,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Golden, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Other

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

: This position manages acquisitions and collection development needs of the Library in a digital and print environment; develops and implements projects and long-term goals; supervises staff; manages vendor relations, orders and contracts; monitors and allocates funds; manages electronic resources, coordinating with other librarians; works with cataloging staff in support of the automated library system and other tools; communicates with academic programs on collection needs and coordinates liaison responsibilities with other librarians; plans and coordinates collection management activities including assessment and preservation; manages gifts; serves on committees for the Library, university, and other organizations; special projects as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Preference will be given to applications with: • Academic library experience; • knowledge of the information marketplace and scholarly communications issues; • experience in electronic resource management; and • knowledge of automated library systems.

The Community

Colorado School of Mines is a doctoral-granting public institution for engineering and applied science, particularly in the areas of energy, mineral, and materials science and engineering. The Arthur Lakes Library is a specialized technical library that supports the educational and research goals of the university and serves as a regional center for information in engineering and science. The Library is staffed by 11 faculty and 11 support staff. For more information about CSM and the Arthur Lakes Library see http://www.mines.edu/library.

HR Info

Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, photocopy of transcripts* and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of 4 professional references to: Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search #07-460360, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384-2025. (Additional information will be required from candidates who meet the minimum position requirements.)

Posted Oct 10, 2007