Collection Strategies Coordinator

Collection Strategies Coordinator Posting Number: F2639P Working Title: Collection Strategies Coordinator Department: Libraries - Collection Development Position Summary The University of Georgia Libraries seeks a forward‑looking and collaborative individual for the newly developed position of Collection Strategies Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Collections, the position will manage a recently established Collections Strategy team, which includes approximately three faculty librarians and one or more staff. The coordinator will lead this team in developing strategy and stewarding the UGA Libraries’ significant investment in research collections and open scholarship. Minimum Qualifications • An ALA‑accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Excellent analytical and communication skills Understanding of major principles and issues in research library collection development and management Familiarity with Integrated Library Management Systems, such as ExLibris Alma Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and support professional growth among library staff and faculty Familiarity with data/metadata formats and standards used in libraries, such as COUNTER or MARC Familiarity with APIs for scholarly resources, scripting and/or query languages such as SQL Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power BI and Microsoft productivity tools Familiarity with assessment data in higher education, such as IPEDS , and resources for institutional research Ability to successfully navigate issues relating to copyright, fair use, and rights management Understanding of trends in open access to scholarly materials and publishing services Knowledge of collaborative and consortial models for collection building Excellent project management skills Duties/Responsibilities Design and implement a sustainable framework for evidence‑based collections analysis to support strategic decision‑making and collection development policies in line with the university’s research mission. Provide direction, mentorship, and evaluation for a team of library faculty and staff engaged in collection development. Direct the gathering of collection data for ongoing collection assessment and analysis, using a variety of systems and tools, including catalog holdings and circulation (Ex Libris Primo and Alma), acquisitions systems (e.g. GOBI ), and e‑resource usage (e.g. vendor‑supplied COUNTER statistics; SUSHI harvesting for COUNTER reports). Provide reports evaluating Libraries resources for a variety of collection assessment and analysis projects that contribute to decision‑making for the addition, renewal, and cancellation of resources, for budget planning, and for the formulation of policies. Contribute to collection management of the Libraries’ extensive physical collections by designing and executing data‑informed initiatives to de‑duplicate, relocate, and otherwise strategically align Libraries’ holdings with evolving user needs. Monitor trends in publishing, open access, and transformative agreements, advocating for sustainable models of scholarly content acquisition. Coordinate and manage collection development in discipline‑specific areas as needed, by communicating with publishers and vendors, performing content selection and renewal, and monitoring approval plans and user‑driven acquisition programs. Participate in working groups and project teams to advance collection assessment efforts related to collection review, management, and development goals and the evolving strategic priorities of the Libraries and University. Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P‑Card? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Salary and Benefits Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits: Choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, generous paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Location of Vacancy Athens, Georgia EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia