Collection Development, Assessment and Licensing Librarian Job in Worcester Recruiting by Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Select materials for the library’s general digital and print collections. Consult with Director and Associate Director on selection of journal and ebook packages and database purchase recommendations.

Lead and manage collections assessment and development by analyzing institutional data, usage statistics, interlibrary loan data, and other metrics; by utilization of title selection plans, such as PDA, DDA, etc.; and by faculty, student and staff requests, publisher offers, and other sources.

Oversee collection management procedures and activities, including collection reviews and evaluation, title selection, deselection, and replacement. Recommend guidelines and procedures for development of collections based on current and proposed academic curricula.

Develop planning and budgetary recommendations, including fiscal allocations; monitor and ensure the efficient expenditure of the Library’s materials budgets in consultation with the Director of Library Services, the Associate Director, and others.

Oversee digital licensing procedures and renewals, interpret, and monitor updates in appropriate library information systems. Coordinate electronic resource trials.

Collaborate with library Research and Instruction team and other library colleagues regularly to collect and assess the library resource needs of faculty, students and other library users.

Provide data for reports and analyses related to collections development and maintenance as required by university offices and external agencies, including accreditation bodies.

Administer the Library’s gift program for materials, including the identification and pursuit of potential gift opportunities. Refer archival and special collections gift and donation offers to the University Archivist.

Participates in and contributes to library and WPI committees, initiatives, and goals, including the library’s and the university’s goals regarding equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Engages in and contributes to the profession through continuing learning, service, research, presentations, or professional communications.

Performs other duties as assigned to meet department, library, and university goals and objectives. Some remote work may be possible.

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.

Three or more years of experience in collections development, collections management, acquisitions, or similarly related activities in an academic library. Supervisory experience is desired.

Knowledge of current issues and trends in library collections development, information delivery and access, electronic and digital resources and related copyright and licensing issues.

Familiarity with current print and electronic acquisitions trends, as well as academic library metadata practices, at a level appropriate to supervise staff members tasked with these functions is preferred.

Background in the STEM fields through education or prior work experience is desirable.

Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and library colleagues to develop collections and resources is essential.

Demonstrated operational experience with an online library system. Experience with Ex Libris Voyager or Alma is a plus.

Advanced knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and Word; knowledge of Access is helpful.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Flexibility, creativity, willingness to experiment, and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.