Head of Collection Services

The University of Maine Libraries seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Head of the Collection Services Department. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of academic collections at UMaine, as well as oversight of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Cataloging and Metadata management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure equitable access to scholarly resources, support research and teaching needs, and foster an inclusive, user-centered approach to collection development.

As a member of the library leadership team, this role contributes to overall planning as well as policy development and strategic initiatives for Fogler Library in Orono and Merrill Library in Machias. The position also provides oversight for University of Maine System Libraries (UMSL)-wide acquisitions and resource-sharing partnerships, ensuring UMaine remains at the forefront of academic library services. Typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic library collection development, acquisitions, or resource management.
• Experience managing budgets for library acquisitions and negotiating license agreements for electronic resources, including consortium (system and/or regional) level acquisitions and e-licensing.
• Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems with an emphasis on collection management, including experience with automated library systems analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, librarians, and external partners.

Preferred:

• Experience with Alma Library Management System acquisition and resource management functions.
• Experience managing metadata, cataloging, or interlibrary loan operations.
• Experience developing open access and scholarly communication initiatives.
• Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems with interlibrary loan and cataloging functions.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 30, 2025.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).