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Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - ApplyBlast

Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

3 months ago

3.8 on Glassdoor

Worcester, United Kingdom

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

0 applicants

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About this role

A Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian at WPI manages the assessment, selection, and licensing of digital and print resources to support the institution's learning and research needs. The role involves analyzing usage data, negotiating vendor contracts, overseeing acquisitions workflows, and developing budgetary recommendations for the library's collections. This position requires close collaboration with faculty, students, and other library departments to ensure appropriate resource support.

Responsibilities

Manage assessment and selection of digital and print resources
Negotiate pricing and licensing terms for e-resources
Develop planning and budgetary recommendations for collections
Oversee acquisitions workflows and processing invoices
Analyze institutional and usage data to inform collection strategies

Skills

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library and Information Science2-5 years of library collection development experience3-5 years of academic library experienceExperience with online integrated library systems (ILS)Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

wpi.edu

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

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