FP002 - Collection Development Librarian

Title: FP002 - Collection Development Librarian

State Role Title: Faculty-Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for managing and performing collection development for print and
electronic information resources to support the academic programs of the university. The position supervises up to two full-time library specialists and reports to the Dean of Library Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Manage the collection development operations of the Technical Services department of
the library, including personnel, projects, and budgets.
 Perform collection development for print and electronic information resources such as
books, journals, and media, to support NSU academic programs.
 Maintain library deposit accounts for acquiring print and electronic information resources
from various book, journal, and database vendors.
 Supervise up to two full-time library specialists that are responsible for acquiring and
processing books, journals, and media.
 Establish policies and procedures for effective collection development processes like
identifying, acquiring, or weeding information resources.
 Collect and report monthly and annual statistics for collection development and related
functions for administrative purposes.
 Develop business relationships with various vendors of print and electronic information
resources suitable for academic libraries.
 Serve as the primary contact between the library and consortia to which it belongs for
purposes of collection development and resource sharing.
 Liaise with designated NSU academic schools, colleges, and departments to coordinate
or provide collection development.
 Participate in providing information and access services to students, faculty, staff, and
others at the Information Services Desk.
 Represent the library on university shared governance committees and participate in
campus programs and events.
 Participate in library professional groups and events and contribute to the advancement
of the field of librarianship.

Minimum Qualifications

 A master’s degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library
Association.
 At least 3-5 years of experience working in academic or public libraries.
 At least 1-3 years of experience performing acquisitions and/or collection development.
 A strong commitment to public service and customer service orientation.
 Ability to collaborate with others and work as a part of a team.
 Good information literacy and information technology skills.
 Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations

At least 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience managing a budget for library resources.
Experience using OCLC WorldCat Management Services

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.