In collaboration with the librarians and the faculty, the Head of Collections manages the development of the library’s collections and policies in support of the University’s curriculum and user needs.

• Leads the Collection Services Department and oversees collection development, acquisitions, vendor negotiations, and e-resource management. 
• Supervise two full-time staff – E-Resources Librarian and Government Documents Specialist. 
• Negotiates and monitors license agreements of new and renewing purchases. 
• Coordinates selection of library materials in all formats using various acquisition methods, such as one-time purchases, annual and multi-year subscriptions, approval plans, standing orders, patron-driven acquisitions (PDA/DDA), and evidence-based acquisitions (EBA). 
• Meets with vendors to review accounts and learn about product updates and new offers. Collects, analyzes, and reports annual cost and usage data for electronic resources. 
• Engages in ongoing collection assessment using various tools and methods. 
• Chairs the assessment committee and leads library-wide assessment activities to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
•  In addition to these responsibilities, this position serves on the reference desk one Sunday each semester and serves on library and campus committees. 
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes some remote work consistent with UMW’s telework policy-- https://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/handbooks-forms-policies/policies-and-procedures/telework-policy/

Apply Online: https://careers.umw.edu/postings/13531