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POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title : Collection Strategist Librarian
Salary range : Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $61,920- $149,167.
Percent time : 100%
Position duration : Potential Career Status
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date : May 13, 2024
Next review date : Monday, Jul 8, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Library of the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks an innovative, forward-looking, service-oriented, and collaborative professional for an exciting opportunity to serve as Collection Strategist Librarian and liaison to the Music department.
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Collection Strategies, the successful candidate will be one of a team of seven librarians and collection strategists and an analytics coordinator in the Collection Strategies Department. The Collection Strategist contributes to the strategic allocation of library resources for the acquisition and management of diverse general research collections, including music, visual, and performing arts collections, selected Western languages collections, and other collections in the Humanities and Social Science as assigned. The successful candidate provides research and teaching support to UCSB faculty and students in the Department of Music. The Collection Strategist works collaboratively and closely with other library departments and with campus faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary research community renowned for its academic excellence and global impact. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
- Responsible for the development and management of general research collections in Music, Visual and Performing Arts, selected Western language collections such as German and Italian, and other collecting areas in the Humanities and Social Science as assigned. Manages allocated collection funds to ensure their timely and appropriate expenditure. Works closely with vendors and content providers. Establishes and fosters relationships with donors and community members in partnership with the Library’s Development officer.
- Actively collaborates with the Collection Strategies Department on developing new evidence-based methodologies for the acquisition of scholarly resources and content, collection management, and assessment of delivery platforms and across formats (including print, digital, media, data, and other emerging formats).
- Implements innovative models and approaches to collection development that effectively steward the library’s investment in general collections. Contributes to the departmental budget planning and funding allocations for the library’s collections and content based on quantitative and qualitative assessment strategies informing allocation of the library’s collections budget.
- Collaborates with library staff in technical services and other library units on developing consistent access, discovery, and stewardship methodologies for general collections across their lifecycle.
- Evaluates opportunities and makes recommendations for redirecting the library’s investment in collections toward resources with the greatest potential for transforming the system of scholarly communication and open dissemination of research. Monitors local, systemwide, and vendor-provided reports to identify collection-related trends and patterns.
- Facilitates opportunities for faculty and students to share their scholarship and learning via the Library. Participates in scholarly communication outreach, education, and advocacy, including maintaining an understanding of UC’s open access policies and the systems and resources that support them (e.g., eScholarship, Elements / UC Publication Management System). Evaluates opportunities and makes recommendations for redirecting the library’s investment in collections to resources with the greatest potential for transforming the system of scholarly communication toward open dissemination of research.
- Represents UCSB on systemwide committees and ad-hoc groups related to collections initiatives. Participates in professional development activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
Reference requirements
References will only be contacted for the finalist.
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Help contact : ahigham@ucsb.edu
ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit : . For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : . As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
JOB LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $61,920 - $149,167
