Collection Development Librarian, Department of Area
Studies and Humanities Research Support
Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Requisition: 47227BR
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for
achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located
between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut
with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a
critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and
world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
Position Focus: Reporting to the Director of the
Department of Area Studies and Humanities Research Support (DASHRS), the
Collection Development Librarian for Area Studies and Humanities provides
vision and leadership for collection development for DASHRS, including budget
planning and spending oversight; departmental policy development, review, and
implementation; and serials and approval plan profile development, performance
review, and assessment. In collaboration with the Director, the Collection
Development Librarian for Area Studies and Humanities assists in leading
goal-setting and strategic planning initiatives to develop responsive and
innovative collection development and outreach services. The Collection
Development Librarian for Area Studies and Humanities must demonstrate a strong
commitment to agile, responsive, and innovative research collection development
in support of teaching and research in the area studies and humanities.
The Collection Development Librarian for Area Studies and
Humanities leads and manages the collections-related work of the research
support librarians in the department, including goal-setting and performance
review related to collection development duties. Works with colleagues across
Yale University Library (YUL) to compile and analyze collection usage data from
a variety of sources to inform decisions. Understands the distinctive nature of
responsive, discipline-specific collection development and utilizes metrics and
other evaluation criteria to support data-informed collection development
decisions. Provides budget projections for library collections to ensure the
effective management of general and endowed collection funds in accordance with
university and library fiscal policies. Implements practices and tools to
increase the efficiency of departmental processes and workflows, in partnership
with other YUL departments. Serves as the primary liaison with YUL Technical
Services Department to ensure efficient processing of materials in all formats
and languages.
Collaborates with collections staff throughout the YUL on
approaches to resource expenditures and coordinated collection development and
policies. Represents the department on the YUL-wide Collections Steering
Committee and works closely with the central Collection Development Department.
The Collection Development Librarian for Area Studies and Humanities
participates in various YUL committees, task forces, and working groups, and is
expected to demonstrate professional leadership and commitment in appropriate
regional, national, and/or international professional organizations. May
participate in YUL outreach activities, such as the Personal Librarian program
for undergraduates.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. An additional advanced degree in the area studies or humanities is strongly preferred; minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Demonstrated ability in collection development and knowledge of scholarly publishing practices and trends. Experience supervising subject specialists. Demonstrated commitment to innovation and excellence in library public services.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets. Demonstrated ability to design and manage projects, bringing them to a successful conclusion in a timely manner.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel. Experience with a Library Management System for acquisitions. Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across organizational units in a diverse, rapidly-changing, team-based environment
Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based
on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian
ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
Experience working with academic research library collections and services.
Experience providing training and creating documentation. Experience with
Voyager software.
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading
research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and
services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It
fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of
Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is
its rich spectrum of resources, including around 15 million volumes and
information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to
electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand
access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings
including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Library, the Center for Science and Social Science Information, and the Bass
Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred
who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For
additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the
Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards
and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off,
fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits,
extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a
cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three
professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://bit.ly/2EnqT9I
Yale University considers applicants for employment
without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s
sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national
or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation
or gender identity or expression.
