Collection Development Coordinator
The University Library is seeking to fill a Library Faculty vacancy for the position of Collection Development Coordinator (UWSP Position Number #05-62F24).
Position Description:
• Oversee the assessment, selection, acquisition and de-selection of library materials
• Prepare and manage the acquisitions budget
• Communicate with faculty from all academic areas and represent the University in consortia
• Teach in the library instruction program
• Provide reference service
• Participate in faculty governance, scholarship, and service
Department/ University Description:
UW-Stevens Point has a long and proud academic tradition beginning in 1894. UWSP now offers 54 undergraduate majors and confers master's degrees in 12 disciplines as one of the 13 four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin System. With approximately 8,400 undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers a diversity of programs within four academic colleges: Letters and Science, Natural Resources, Professional Studies, and Fine Arts and Communication.
The University Library houses one of the finest collections of information resources in the UW-System. In addition to almost 400,000 books and periodicals, our government publications collection contains over one million items. The Library utilizes technology to provide on-campus and remote access to its catalog, electronic databases, e-journals, e-books, and other web information resources. Students are assisted personally or in classes by a committed and knowledgeable library staff.
Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited degree; MLS or equivalent
• Second master’s (minimum) required for tenure
• Two years relevant collection development experience in an academic library preferred
• Diverse blend of professional abilities and interests, including collection development, instruction, and reference
• Familiarity with current and emerging issues and practices in collection development
• Excellent communication, fiscal management and technology skills
• Strong service orientation
• Ability and desire to work as part of a collegial team
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Appointment Date: Academic year appointment beginning August 24, 2005
Terms of Employment: Tenure track position with faculty rank (Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications); academic year (9 month) appointment
Application Procedure: Send letter of application (no e-mail please), resume (include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references), and transcripts (official copies will be required of all finalists) to:
Terri Muraski, Chair
Search and Screen Committee
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Library
Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481
Deadline: Applicant screening will begin January 18, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.
For more information on this position, contact Terri Muraski, Chair.