Specialized Collections Librarian Job at University of Alabama Libraries in Balt

The Specialized Collections Librarian provides leadership for developing and assessing the CCBC Libraries’ customized collections, including circulating print, Lit Picks (leisure reading), specialized periodical, and the Library’s special collections and archives. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating the three campus libraries’ book and print collections; preparing budget analyses and recommendations; and coordinating collection activities with academic school liaison librarians from all campuses. The Specialized Collections works closely with the E-Resources and Discovery and Cataloging and Metadata Librarians. The Specialized Collections Librarian is responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and management of a balanced library collection as well as for setting collection development policies and goals and implementing ongoing collection assessment. The Specialized Collections Librarian also provides reference service on the information desk, participates in formal and informal information literacy instruction, and serves as a liaison to a CCBC academic school for collection, instruction, and outreach. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution required. One year experience with special collections or archives required. One year experience with management of subordinates required. Preferred Qualifications Two years relevant experience, professional academic library experience preferred. Community college experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr