Collection Strategy Librarian

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University of Missouri Libraries

Job Description

The University of Missouri Libraries seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Collection Strategy Librarian to join the Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services Division. This position plays a key role in creating data-informed, responsive collection development and management workflows, ensuring that library users have timely access to materials across a dynamic and evolving network of partnerships.

The successful candidate will bring a strategic and creative mindset to collection strategy, thrive in a future-oriented library environment, contribute to data-informed decision making, and manage collection projects and services for physical and electronic collections, whether they are owned, leased, or shared. This position offers the opportunity to shape policies, workflows, and partnerships that support the Libraries' mission to advance research, teaching, and learning.

Responsibilities

Data-Informed Strategy and Collaboration

• Use data and assessment techniques to support evidence-based innovations in resource sharing and collection development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to align resource sharing with broader access and acquisition strategies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development within the Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services Division.

Collection Strategy and Development

• Advise on strategies to collect materials in various formats for acquisition through purchase or gift.
• Administer evidence-based acquisition (EBA) programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Analyze usage data and collection statistics to inform acquisition and deaccession decisions.
• Evaluate Read and Publish Agreements for their ability to increase the impact of MU authors at a cost-effective rate.
• Develop and implement collection policies in alignment with strategic priorities.

Resource Sharing Strategy

• In collaboration with the Head of Access Services and the Interlibrary Loan Librarian at the Lottes Health Sciences Library, design resource sharing workflows that ensure efficient, user-centered service delivery and administer these workflows and lead resource sharing strategies.
• Propose strategies and workflows that will further align resource sharing with collection development.
• Monitor compliance with copyright and fair use guidelines.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing resource sharing and share print network partners; explore and negotiate new partnerships and agreements in collaboration with resource sharing colleagues.
• Represent the Libraries in consortial and professional resource sharing communities.

General

• Actively engage in networking, professional development, and other scholarly activities.
• Contribute to and learn from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
• Advance the Libraries' and University's mission through service.
• Participate in committees and task forces within the Libraries, University, and the profession.
• Maintain professional collaborations with other campus constituencies, consortia colleagues, and community organizations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or foreign equivalent).

Candidates will also be evaluated on:
* Experience with collection development and evidence-based acquisition models.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply findings to improve services.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Experience with interlibrary loan systems and workflows. Experience in staff positions will be considered.
* Familiarity with copyright and fair use in a library context.
* Experience working in a consortial or networked library environment.
* Project management experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $58,500-$66,000 per year. This position holds non-tenure track (NTT) faculty status. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries' Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/ld.php?content_id=79094147.

Application Materials

A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded through the brief online application.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Other Information

The University of Missouri (MU, Mizzou) was founded in 1839 in Columbia, MO, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Today, MU's 31,000+ students represent every

Missouri county, all 50 states and 100 countries. As the state's largest and most comprehensive University, MU offers more than 300-degree programs, including 89 online options, through 12 colleges and schools and is one of only six public universities nationwide that has a school of medicine, veterinary medicine college, and a law school. The MU Office of Extension & Engagement extends the benefits of MU research to Missouri's citizens in all 114 counties in Missouri.

Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, MU is the only public institution in Missouri to be a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University of Missouri Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), the Center for Research Libraries, the HathiTrust, and the statewide MOBIUS consortium.

For more information on the University of Missouri and the Columbia area, please visit the following:

* University of Missouri - Columbia

* University of Missouri Libraries

* Columbia Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.