The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek a student focused, analytical, high-energy, collaborative, organized, engaged, positive, innovative, strong written and verbal communicator, and self-starter, who adapts well to change and can manage multiple projects. We endeavor to be a highly engaged organization that believes in striving for excellence, utilizing assessment and data for decision-making, and maintaining a culture of appreciation/gratitude, as we pursue a national ranking of Top 100/R1 academic university. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Collection Strategies and Discovery Services, the Collection Analysis and Strategies Librarian will manage the selection, enhancement, and assessment of all resources for the general electronic and print collections. This position will create strategies and design an evaluation rubric to be used in the review of recurring and one-time purchases of all resources, especially electronic resources. The Collection Analysis and Strategies Librarian will provide the liaison librarians with collections usage, data, and additional product updates and enhancements. They will also participate in library outreach and programming efforts, serve as a liaison with assigned academic units, and participate in collection management for these areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the selection, assessment, and disposition of general library resources in all formats. Investigate, recommend, and implement appropriate methods of evaluation and assessment to assist in collection development decisions, licensing and negotiations, and deselection strategies.
• Lead collection analysis and data-driven assessment activities including regularly reviewing the Libraries’ general holdings in all formats and determine if current resources are meeting the needs of the Florida Atlantic University community and to inform decision-making for collections renewals and purchases.
• Initiate and maintain an active review of the Libraries’ holdings to determine subject area gaps for future acquisitions.
• Coordinate the work of full-time staff in Collection Management and track/document performance of this work to help inform performance reviews.
• Manage deselection processes for general collections resources, including government documents, in all formats.
• Advise on Digital Commons and Digital Library curation.
• Work closely with the Electronic Resources Coordinator on the management and documentation of library access models and entitlements.
• Manage budget allocations and the selection and ordering of materials by liaisons and ensure these activities align with the University’s and Libraries’ policies and priorities.
• Create and monitor a process for fiscal assessment for one-time purchases.
• Collaborate with the Acquisitions and Collections Data Management Librarian to analyze the usage data of electronic resources to help guide collection development, acquisitions, and deselection decisions for students and faculty on the Boca Raton, Jupiter, Harbor Branch, and Fort Lauderdale campuses.
• Work with subject liaisons and provide collections data for University program reviews, course proposals, and accreditations. Provide Liaison Coordinator and Instruction Coordinator with collections updates and enhancements.
• Maintain collections statistics for annual reports and internal and external assessment surveys.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving access issues and providing expert support to ensure ongoing usability and accessibility of electronic resources.
• Establish and maintain relationships with library resource vendors and publishers to advocate for the seamless discovery of resources, improvement of product accessibility, and receipt of available metadata, with the end goal of providing excellent support of users’ needs.
• Actively collaborate with Collection Management team members on emerging technologies, standards, and issues of collection strategies.
• Develop, document, recommend, and implement new approaches and workflows to the management of resources in order to facilitate the seamless and effective delivery of information to students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve on the University/College Library’s Collection Development Committee (Broward College).
• Participate in liaison activities in assigned subject areas.
• Actively engage with University and library colleagues to ensure current collections and services meet the needs of the FAU community and support the University’s and Libraries’ mission and strategic plan.
• Participate in FAU programs and events that promote student recruitment, engagement, academic preparedness, and graduation.
• Participate in Libraries’ engagement events.
• Contribute to developing and strengthening a positive view of the FAU Libraries as an active partner in the University’s educational and research mission and assist with promoting the Libraries’ needs and services.
• Work closely with library colleagues on community outreach, engagement, and development activities.
• Develop an annual professional development plan.
• Develop an annual engagement plan.
• Investigate opportunities to carry out, publish, and present original scholarship, research, and scholarly projects related to the area of expertise or responsibility.
• Serve on appropriate Libraries, University, regional or national committees.
• Submit recurring library faculty activity reports as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience with collection development experience in an academic, special, or public library or related field.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member and team leader where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.
• Demonstrates familiarity with managing collections in an integrated library system (ILS) and discovery tool (e.g. Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE).
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates familiarity with COUNTER and other electronic resources usage metrics.
• Demonstrates intermediate proficiency with Excel and/or other spreadsheet software.
• Ability to use information technologies for effective communication and work productivity.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to change in an ever-evolving and rapidly growing institution.
• Ability to analyze and communicate information from various sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Second Master’s degree and/or doctorate.
• Three years of experience in academic/higher education.
• Demonstrates sustained record of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors.
• Demonstrates record of service with leadership roles on committees and projects in libraries and in the library profession.

For more information and to apply please visit https://library.fau.edu/job/collection-analysis-and-strategies-librarian