Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 14, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
02/12/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127045
Position Title
Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development
Department this Position Reports to
Library, Acquisitions Services
Hiring Range Minimum
$84,800
Hiring Range Maximum
$105,900
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Baker Berry Library
Room 78
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategies, leads the coordination of selecting, licensing, and collection analysis activities for the Dartmouth Libraries. Contributes to the implementation of collection development strategies for the Dartmouth Library. This role engages in vendor negotiations for electronic resource licensing, approval plans, and analysis of collection use. Develops and streamlines workflows for making the Library's collections discoverable and accessible. Focus on diversity and inclusion in the acquisition of collections. Manages Acquisitions Department
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• ALA accredited Master's Degree in library and/or information science or equivalent education and experience.
• Six plus years of applicable collection development and staff management experience, including team leadership
• At least 1 year of experience drafting and negotiating electronic resource licenses, including license terms pertaining to copyright/fair use, accessibility, text/data mining, etc. Familiarity with model licenses and evolving licensing trends.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in collection development and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of digital tools, standards, and initiatives, such as ONIX, SUSHI, and COUNTER
• Experience with assessment, statistics, and budget/accounting practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, inter-departmental approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Experience with vendor negotiation best practices
Preferred Qualifications
· Familiarity and application of NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.
· Experience with leading through influence
· Tolerance for complexity and ambiguity.
· Creative thinking and problem solving.
· Knowledge of discovery systems, Open URL, EzProxy and authentication methods.
· Familiarity with emerging acquisitions, licensing, and access models.
Active professionally at the national level
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Brenda Grace
Department Contact Phone Number
646-2235
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Qiana Johnson, Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategies
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72461
Key Accountabilities
Description
In alignment with Dartmouth Libraries Collection Development Policy and current research and teaching needs of faculty and students, coordinates the selection and analysis of collections. Assists Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategies in implementing collection strategy.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Negotiates license agreements with publishers/vendors to reach favorable pricing and licensing terms. Coordinates with Head of Scholarly Communication, Copyright and Publishing to improve terms for open access and with other stakeholders to improve license terms for accessibility and patron privacy.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Conducts analysis of collections in support of library strategic objectives. Continually assess cost per use and other collection use metrics and assists in gathering data and statistics for external reporting, such as to ARL, ACRL, etc.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Manages staff members in the Acquisitions Department. Works with staff supervisors in the unit to set work priorities that are consistent with department goals. Sets performance goals and measures achievement.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Participates in professional development activities, which may include research to further the field of librarianship; committee service at the library, campus, state, or national levels; publication; continuing education; and professional association activities. Identifies, evaluates and stays current with emerging trends, resources, practices and standards in collection development, electronic resource management and usage statistics.
Percentage Of Time
5%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
02/12/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127045
Position Title
Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development
Department this Position Reports to
Library, Acquisitions Services
Hiring Range Minimum
$84,800
Hiring Range Maximum
$105,900
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Baker Berry Library
Room 78
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategies, leads the coordination of selecting, licensing, and collection analysis activities for the Dartmouth Libraries. Contributes to the implementation of collection development strategies for the Dartmouth Library. This role engages in vendor negotiations for electronic resource licensing, approval plans, and analysis of collection use. Develops and streamlines workflows for making the Library's collections discoverable and accessible. Focus on diversity and inclusion in the acquisition of collections. Manages Acquisitions Department
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• ALA accredited Master's Degree in library and/or information science or equivalent education and experience.
• Six plus years of applicable collection development and staff management experience, including team leadership
• At least 1 year of experience drafting and negotiating electronic resource licenses, including license terms pertaining to copyright/fair use, accessibility, text/data mining, etc. Familiarity with model licenses and evolving licensing trends.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in collection development and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of digital tools, standards, and initiatives, such as ONIX, SUSHI, and COUNTER
• Experience with assessment, statistics, and budget/accounting practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, inter-departmental approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Experience with vendor negotiation best practices
Preferred Qualifications
· Familiarity and application of NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.
· Experience with leading through influence
· Tolerance for complexity and ambiguity.
· Creative thinking and problem solving.
· Knowledge of discovery systems, Open URL, EzProxy and authentication methods.
· Familiarity with emerging acquisitions, licensing, and access models.
Active professionally at the national level
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Brenda Grace
Department Contact Phone Number
646-2235
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Qiana Johnson, Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategies
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72461
Key Accountabilities
Description
In alignment with Dartmouth Libraries Collection Development Policy and current research and teaching needs of faculty and students, coordinates the selection and analysis of collections. Assists Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategies in implementing collection strategy.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Negotiates license agreements with publishers/vendors to reach favorable pricing and licensing terms. Coordinates with Head of Scholarly Communication, Copyright and Publishing to improve terms for open access and with other stakeholders to improve license terms for accessibility and patron privacy.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Conducts analysis of collections in support of library strategic objectives. Continually assess cost per use and other collection use metrics and assists in gathering data and statistics for external reporting, such as to ARL, ACRL, etc.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Manages staff members in the Acquisitions Department. Works with staff supervisors in the unit to set work priorities that are consistent with department goals. Sets performance goals and measures achievement.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Participates in professional development activities, which may include research to further the field of librarianship; committee service at the library, campus, state, or national levels; publication; continuing education; and professional association activities. Identifies, evaluates and stays current with emerging trends, resources, practices and standards in collection development, electronic resource management and usage statistics.
Percentage Of Time
5%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
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