Collection Management Librarian Job at Georgia Public Library Service in Atlanta

Collection Management Librarian

Department: Research, Engagement, and Scholarly Communications (RESC)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Position Availability: Immediately

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Collections and Open Strategies, the Collections Management Librarian manages the day-to-day operational activities of Collections at the Woodruff Library. The Collections Management Librarian works closely with subject teams and individual selectors to develop collections-related policies, procedures, and practices; conducts and reviews collections assessments and reviews in conjunction with the Assessment Team; oversees approval plans and the gifts-in-kind program; and engages in routine management of the collections budget. The collection management librarian participates in the life cycle of collection activities by collaborating with the acquisitions, electronic resources, discovery teams, and other teams, units, and departments across campus to ensure current collections meet student and faculty needs.

Required Qualifications

1. ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science OR equivalent education and experience (e.g., subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
2. Minimum of two years of demonstrated professional library experience in one or more aspects of collections-related functional areas: collection development (including open access), collections assessment, and/or discipline-specific or multidisciplinary collection management.
3. Familiarity with trends in scholarly communications and their implications for collection development.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across organizational units.
5. Demonstrated experience in planning and overseeing collection-related projects or initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with or knowledge of print or electronic approval plan collection development.
2. Experience with or knowledge of current academic library collection and collection assessment models.
3. Experience with running collection reports and interpreting analytics and data via Excel and/or other statistical and/or visualization tools.
4. Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.

Application Procedures
Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply online at {Link to Interfolio posting}. Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:

1. Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience;
2. Cover letter of application describing qualifications and experience;
3. Please describe what makes a cohesive and effective team. What qualities or actions do you think contribute to team success, and how do they influence performance and productivity? Describe the role you would play in creating an inclusive work environment that allows all employees to contribute their best work toward achieving the university’s mission. Please limit your response to no more than 3 paragraphs.
4. On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by March 14, 2025, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.