Collections Assessment Librarian

Auburn University Libraries seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and user-focused individual to serve as the Collections Assessment Librarian (Assistant Professor). Reporting to the Head of Collections, Discovery, and Resource Sharing ( CDR), the Collections Assessment Librarian is responsible for gathering and organizing information used in the assessment of library collections, including providing reports and analysis to help inform collection development strategy under the guidance of the Head of Collections, Discovery, and Resource Sharing ( CDR) and in collaboration with the Collection Development Group and other stakeholders. The person in this position will take primary responsibility for managing electronic resources for alumni and contribute to overall electronic resources management. This position works closely with other personnel in the Collections Unit and the E-Resources Team within the CDR Department, as well as the interdepartmental Collection Development Group that includes all subject liaisons. This position also works with library vendors as needed. This twelve-month tenure-track position requires professional and scholarly activity as well as service on library and university committees.

SALARY / BENEFITS: Minimum salary of $60,000 for an Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. This is a twelve-month tenure-track position. Benefits include 20 days of vacation leave/12 days of sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers' Retirement System (mandatory); additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/dental/life/disability insurance.

To apply, visit: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50215

Auburn University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries ( ARL), Association of Southeastern Research Libraries ( ASERL), HathiTrust, Coalition for Networked Information ( CNI), and other organizations of academic institutions. The Libraries completed a strategic plan in alignment with the Auburn University Strategic Plan which is available at: https://www.lib.auburn.edu/strategicplan/AUL_Strategic_Plan_2019-24.pdf.

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, it was ranked 47th among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2023 enrollment of 33,015 students includes 26,874 undergraduates and 6,141 graduate and professional students. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers.

Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual- career couples. Additional information can be found on our website: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.

Application review process begins January 6, 2025, and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. A complete application must include a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three current, professional references (please include mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. For questions, contact the search committee chair, Tommy Brown at brownt6@auburn.edu.

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