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Collection Management Librarian
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Position Number: 3091862
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Libraries

Collection Management Librarian

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Law School Library

Campus/Location: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC

Position Summary
The Collection Management Librarian leads efforts to identify, select, and provide access to electronic information sources as well as managing print serials and continuations and supervising support staff. This position also includes some reference responsibilities including library liaison assignments and reference desk coverage.

Essential Functions

Coordinates the selection, acquisition, de-selection, and other aspects of collection development for the library, including co-chairing bi-weekly Acquisitions committee meetings.
Works with the Deputy Director, faculty, law school centers and institutes, and library staff to develop, expand, and enhance the librarys collection.
Leads interdepartmental library efforts to identify, select, and provide access to electronic resources, including collaboration with the University libraries and consortia.
Manages library online resources including setting up database trials, negotiating purchasing & licensing agreements, managing license compliance issue, and evaluating usage statistics.
Manages all aspects of serials and continuations activities, including the supervision of three full-time support staff.
Administers the serials and electronic resources module of the integrated library system.
Develops, maintains, and oversees vendor relations
Helps to develop and coordinate policies and procedures for the Technical Services department.
Provides reference assistance to law students, faculty, and administrators at the reference desk.
Serves as a library liaison to a limited number of law school faculty.
Teaches introductory legal research in a required first-year research course and may participate in teaching advanced legal research courses.
Develops an interest and proficiency in new and emerging law and library technologies.
Serves as the federal depository program designated contact.
Performs other duties as required.
Ability to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Required Qualifications:

M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A, accredited library school.
J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree.
1 year experience in an academic/law library is preferred; will train as necessary.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OCLC and MARC formats and knowledge of legal publishing industry.
Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. systems and Serials Solutions.

Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/3036

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories