HEAD, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OFFICER POSTION AVAILABLE

The University Libraries of George Mason University are seeking an energetic, innovative and team-oriented librarian for the position of Head, Collection Development and Preservation Officer. Position provides leadership for collection development and evaluation, as well as preservation activities, of a large university system (four libraries across three campuses), coordinating the collection development and evaluation responsibilities of more than 20 selectors. Monitors expenditure of collection development/preservation funds (currently $4.75M), recommends fund allocations, and participates in the preparation of research materials budget proposals. Manages the libraries’ electronic resources licensing operations. Actively engages in related activities for two consortia: VIVA (The Virtual Library of Virginia) and WRLC (Washington Research Library Consortium). Prepares management reports and analyses, obtains collections data, and oversees maintenance of collection development electronic data archive. Manages multiple approval plans, and may have subject liaison responsibilities, depending on interest and expertise. As preservation officer leads integration of current preservation activities and leads plans for a new, comprehensive preservation program. Directly supervises 2.5 FTE staff. Position reports to Associate University Librarian for Resources and Collection Management Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or recognized foreign equivalent; professional collection development experience in an academic or research library; in-depth knowledge of academic publishing (print and electronic); experience with large-scale or in-depth collection evaluation projects (RLG Conspectus a plus); demonstrated ability to coordinate peer responsibilities in a non-supervisory, team environment; excellent leadership and communication skills; collegial orientation. Preferred: Excellent information technology skills; substantial budgetary experience; demonstrated supervisory experience; electronic resources management experience, especially with licensing; and an advanced degree in an academic discipline.

Appointments/Benefits:

Professional faculty appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits: several health plan options and fully paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF (the university contributes approximately 10% of salary to such plans); 24 vacation days and 11 paid holidays; tuition waiver for self.

George Mason University and University Libraries:

George Mason University is a doctoral-level, state-supported university in northern Virginia with campuses at Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William counties, offering 55 undergraduate and 74 masters, professional, and doctoral programs, with an enrollment of over 26,000 students and 1,300 faculty. There are five libraries, with 50 administrative and professional (librarians) faculty, and 72 support staff. The libraries are active participants in VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia), the Washington Research Library Consortium, and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and hold associate membership with the Center for Research Libraries. The libraries are currently reviewing the Library Liaison Program to expand and enhance outreach to the various academic and research programs across the university’s three campuses, and are developing an information literacy program. More information about George Mason University and GMU Libraries is available at http://www.gmu.edu/.

Application:

Review of applications will begin October 1st, 2003 and continue until position is filled.

Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references to:

Chair, Search Committee For Head Collection Development

Library Administration, MSN 2FL

George Mason University

Fairfax VA, 22030-4444

George Mason University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer; minorities are encouraged to apply.