Strategic Collections Lead

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Library seeks an Associate Librarian to lead the Collections Strategies department, guiding policy, development, and management of all formats. You will supervise 3.5 FTE librarians and collaborate with campus stakeholders to allocate budgets and assign material selection.

The role emphasizes data-informed decision making and partnerships with Library Analytics, Metrics and Assessment (LAMA), Licensing & E-Resources Acquisitions (LEA), and UC consortia to optimize collections and campus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in collection development and management.
• Ability to lead a team of librarians and collaborate across departments.
• Strong data-informed decision making and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic collections analysis, development, and management across formats and access methods.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to implement policies and procedures for assessment and improvement.
• Advise on licensing, acquisitions, and space planning to optimize budgets and usage.
• Lead cross-unit collaborations within the UC system and consortia to advance shared collection strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in scholarly publishing and collection management.

Job description

UCLA Library seeks an Associate Librarian to lead the Collections Strategies department, guiding policy, development, and management of all formats. You will supervise 3.5 FTE librarians and collaborate with campus stakeholders to allocate budgets and assign material selection.

The role emphasizes data-informed decision making and partnerships with Library Analytics, Metrics and Assessment (LAMA), Licensing & E-Resources Acquisitions (LEA), and UC consortia to optimize collections and campus