Head of Collection Mangaement Services

Sacramento State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Leave

Retirement Plan (CALPERS)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a collaborative leader to enhance collection support services within their library. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to oversee collection development, management, and acquisitions, while also supervising staff and managing budgets. With a focus on professional competence and community service, this role is perfect for someone passionate about library services and eager to contribute to a vibrant academic environment. Enjoy excellent benefits, including generous paid leave and a robust retirement plan, while making a significant impact on the university community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional competence in library services.
• Experience in collection development and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and expertise in collection support services.
• Supervise personnel and manage departmental budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Collection Management

Budgeting

Personnel Supervision

Resource Management

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

We seek a professionally engaged and collaborative leader to provide vision, expertise, and creativity in the work of collection support services. These services include collection development, collection management, acquisitions, electronic resource management, cataloging print and non-print resources. This person has overall responsibility for personnel supervision, budgeting, and resource management within the Collection Management Services Department.

This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian rank with an expected start date of Summer 2023; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbatical and other leaves, and additional benefits. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA). Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country.

Library faculty must demonstrate professional competence, scholarly and/or creative achievement, and service to the University and community in order to meet university requirements for tenure and promotion.