Collections Strategy Librarian: Acquisitions & Open Resources

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,500 - 93,700; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks a Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian to lead assessment, selection, and licensing to shape the Library's collections in support of teaching and research.

Collaborating across library departments, you will manage budgets, negotiate licenses, and implement workflows for efficient acquisitions and deselection in a rapidly changing scholarly resources landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent graduate degree.
• Experience in library collection development and licensing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Manage collections assessment and development.
• Analyze data and usage statistics.
• Negotiate licensing for library e-resources.
• Oversee acquisitions workflow and budgeting.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Independent action

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

FOLIO ILS

Job description

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks a Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian to lead assessment, selection, and licensing to shape the Library's collections in support of teaching and research.

Collaborating across library departments, you will manage budgets, negotiate licenses, and implement workflows for efficient acquisitions and deselection in a rapidly changing scholarly resources landscape.