Library Collection Strategy & Resource Sharing Manager

Southern New Hampshire University; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Free tuition

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Manager of Collection Assessment and Resource Sharing to lead the library’s evaluation of collections and to supervise resource sharing and interlibrary loan services. You will work with stakeholders across the university to ensure robust, accessible resources for a large learner population.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited), two years of academic library experience, and strong supervisory and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of academic library experience.
• Experience with collection assessment and analysis practices.
• Knowledge of ILL standards and copyright compliance.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection assessment and set evaluation criteria for selection, renewal, and deselection.
• Lead and manage resource sharing and delivery services, including interlibrary loan and document delivery.
• Address resource requests and collaborate to identify solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and collection teams using data to support decisions.
• Supervise staff and student workers in resource sharing and acquisitions.
• Coordinate tools and systems for collection assessment and acquisitions (e.g., Panorama, GOBI).
• Engage with vendors to assess resources and communicate findings.
• Support cross-functional work within Shapiro Library and related units.

Skills

Collection assessment

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Interlibrary loan (ILL) standards

Copyright compliance

Education

Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Panorama

EBSCO Usage Consolidation

GOBI

OCLC Tipasa

Article Galaxy Reprints Desk

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Manager of Collection Assessment and Resource Sharing to lead the library’s evaluation of collections and to supervise resource sharing and interlibrary loan services. You will work with stakeholders across the university to ensure robust, accessible resources for a large learner population.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited), two years of academic library experience, and strong supervisory and vendor-management skills.