Assistant Librarian - Collection Management Librarian

JOB TITLE:   

Collection Management Librarian

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and patron-focused librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the active development, management, and assessment of the library's monograph and non-serial collections. The librarian will coordinate one-time, continuing, and approval plan acquisitions; will serve as a member of the electronic resources selection, procurement, and management team; and will use analytics and data-driven decision making to improve the collection and patron experience. 

This position reports to the Assistant Dean, Resource Discovery & Management.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Participate in the life cycle of collection activities by collaborating with the collections, acquisitions, electronic resources, discovery teams, and other teams, units, and departments across campus to ensure current collections meet student and faculty needs.


• Provide leadership in the overall management of physical and digital monograph collections, including approval plan and firm order vendor system integration and maintenance. 


• Communicate, interact and negotiate with colleagues, vendors, publishers, and library consortia for selection and evaluation of library resources.


• Collaborate on gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources, including usage data, collection and expenditure data, and other data as needed for both decision making and reporting. 


• Maintain an awareness of the trends and issues affecting acquisitions and collection development and management.


• Regularly review collection development and approval plans to meet the resource needs of researchers and in-person, hybrid, and distance degree programs. 


• Assess the impact of electronic-preferred/prioritized purchasing and vendor platforms on user experience.


• Represent the division and libraries on committees as requested.


• Document policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development: (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw-reg-2-1-approved-10-14-20.pdf). 

For more information on the UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in library/information science by start date.  


• Experience with or knowledge of at least one library collections related functional area: collections management, collection development, electronic resource management, or collections assessment.


• Experience with or knowledge of supporting or managing library or related collections.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with or knowledge of print or electronic approval plan collection development.


• Experience with or knowledge of current acquisition models in libraries.


• Experience with or knowledge of cataloging/metadata standards.


• Experience with interpreting analytics and data.


• Experience working with vendors on materials acquisition.


• Experience with acquisitions workflows in an integrated library system.

*UW Libraries is committed to providing professional development funding and time to allow qualified candidates to acquire skills and grow into positions.  While minimum qualifications must be met to proceed to the interview stage, preferred qualifications are not required. Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences would benefit this position and the organization.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

 Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: 

• Resume or curriculum vitae.  


• Cover letter that addresses how your knowledge, skills, and abilities address the minimum and desired qualifications. 


• Contact information for four professional references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/