Position Title:

Head, Collection Management & Assessment Librarian

Department/School:

Library

Salary/Pay Rate:

$80,000 - $83,000

Job Summary:

The Head of Collection Management and Assessment Librarian oversees the library’s acquisitions and collection development processes and leads collection assessment initiatives. The position manages, monitors, and reports on all aspects of the library’s budget, ensuring effective and responsible allocation of resources. The position also oversees interlibrary loan and resource sharing services in collaboration with the Metadata and Resource Management Librarian and supervises the Electronic Resources Librarian, Library Digital Technologies Administrator, and Library Assistant. The Head of Collection Management and Assessment Librarian also contributes to library planning, policy development, assessment, and professional activities in support of the University’s academic mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science
• 5 - 8 year's of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Essential Functions:

• Manages all functions and supervises library staff integral to the operation of the Acquisitions Department by:
  • Implementing acquisitions policies and procedures in accordance with sound financial and professional standards.
  • Developing priorities for departmental workflow and maintaining the timely processing of orders and invoices.
  • Supervises the Electronic Resources Librarian in the management of database and electronic resource subscriptions, including pricing negotiations and license reviews.
  • Overseeing interlibrary loan and resource sharing services jointly with the Metadata and Resource Management Librarian.
  • Supervises the Digital Technology Administrator in the management of library systems configurations.
  • Participating in the selection and training of departmental staff.
  • Communicating effectively with staff concerning department workflow and library operations.
• Manages, monitors and reports on all aspects of the Library’s budget by:
  • Approving all expenditures for purchases up to authorized spending limits.
  • Ensuring efficient spending of allocated funds.
  • Providing budget reports to the Dean of the Library.
  • Reviewing Banner financial reports for accuracy.
  • Collaborating with the Dean of the Library and the Budget Office on problems associated with accounts or allocations. 
• Oversees the collection development process by:
  
  • Communicating with librarians and faculty on publishing trends, available sources, and processing cycles.
  • Coordinating with liaison librarians to ensure appropriate selection of library materials in support of the University’s curriculum.
  • Evaluating gifts-in-kind.
  • Overseeing the withdrawal of materials.
  • Ensuring a balanced collection and effective budget allocation process in consultation with liaison librarians.
  • Participating as an ex officio member on the University’s Curriculum Committee to ensure the allocation of appropriate fiscal support for new academic programs.
• Participates in the professional work of the Library by:
  • Assisting in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures and in problem resolution.
  • Assisting in the development of the Library’s annual operating plan.
  • Compiling relevant statistics for outside surveys and departmental reviews.
  • Cooperating with other librarians to provide service and assistance according to Library objectives.
• Monitors developments in librarianship and higher education through attendance at meetings and workshops, membership in professional associations, and reading of professional literature.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.