Collection Development Librarian (Faculty Librarian) – SEARCH EXTENDED Health Sciences Library System University of Pittsburgh The Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Collection Development Librarian. The Collection Development Librarian is a non-tenured Faculty Librarian in the Resource Management area, responsible for planning and coordination of the monograph collection (print and non-print). Position reports to the HSLS Associate Director for Resource Management. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: • Establishes strategy and policies for collection development and oversight for the library system. Coordinates activities of collection liaisons (selectors) assigned to HSLS libraries and subcollections, including approval review, firm/slip orders, and standing orders. • Manages approval plan. Maintains subject and non-subject profiles to support collecting needs of all HSLS libraries. • Prepares collection reviews and analyses from local and external data, at the individual collection level and comprehensively as necessary, to assure that collecting patterns meet the needs of current and future users. • Serves as liaison between selectors and Technical Services staff. Works with the Head of Bibliographic Services to coordinate collections and technical services activities for greatest efficiency. • Keeps abreast of publishing and bookselling industry activities. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. 3-5 years experience in selecting materials for the health or life sciences in an academic environment. Knowledge of standard and emerging selection tools for the health sciences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead a project or work team successfully. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with vendors. Strong analytical and data management skills. Experience with staff clients of an integrated library system, preferably Voyager. Knowledge of the book trade. The Health Sciences Library System provides collections and services to meet the information needs of the educational, clinical and research programs of the schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Nursing and the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, and the hospitals of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. HSLS includes the following libraries: Falk Library of the Health Sciences, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Library, the Libraries at UPMC Shadyside and the Libraries at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. For more information see http://www.hsls.pitt.edu. Minimum salary: $42,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Send application letter, resume, and names of three references to: Deborah Lordi Silverman Associate Director for Resource Management Health Sciences Library System University of Pittsburgh 200 Scaife Hall. 3550 Terrace Street Pittsburgh, PA 15261 E-mail applications are encouraged and may be sent to [log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin January 20, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Deborah Lordi Silverman Associate Director for Resource Management Health Sciences Library System University of Pittsburgh 412-648-2065 [log in to unmask]