87 SPEC Kit 352: Collection Assessment
YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Associate Director of Collection Development
4. Manage the internal training and education program for staff with collection
development responsibilities.
5. Serve as a member of the License Review team.
6. Lead initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Director of Collection
Development.
7. Represent, on occasion and as appropriate, the Yale University Library at meetings
related to collection-building activities.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library
school and two years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a
related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited
to three years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements
to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 3 level.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Appointment at Librarian 3 requires five years of relevant professional library experience and
demonstrated professional accomplishments. Appointment at the Librarian 4 level requires a
minimum of eight years of relevant professional library experience and demonstrated professional
accomplishments.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with an integrated library management system.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, correspond and negotiate with vendors and
publishers with regard to the acquisition of library materials.
3. Demonstrated ability in collection development methods and knowledge of academic
publishing practices and trends.
4. Demonstrated ability to design and manage projects bringing them to a successful
conclusion.
5. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability
to work collaboratively across organizational units. Excellent quantitative skills and
demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience working with Faculty, selecting materials and business/accounting expertise.
Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale
University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities
for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much
more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three
professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at
http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration -the STARS req ID for this position is
19982BR. Please be sure to reference #19982BR in your cover letter.
YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Associate Director of Collection Development
4. Manage the internal training and education program for staff with collection
development responsibilities.
5. Serve as a member of the License Review team.
6. Lead initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Director of Collection
Development.
7. Represent, on occasion and as appropriate, the Yale University Library at meetings
related to collection-building activities.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library
school and two years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a
related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited
to three years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements
to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 3 level.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Appointment at Librarian 3 requires five years of relevant professional library experience and
demonstrated professional accomplishments. Appointment at the Librarian 4 level requires a
minimum of eight years of relevant professional library experience and demonstrated professional
accomplishments.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with an integrated library management system.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, correspond and negotiate with vendors and
publishers with regard to the acquisition of library materials.
3. Demonstrated ability in collection development methods and knowledge of academic
publishing practices and trends.
4. Demonstrated ability to design and manage projects bringing them to a successful
conclusion.
5. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability
to work collaboratively across organizational units. Excellent quantitative skills and
demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience working with Faculty, selecting materials and business/accounting expertise.
Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale
University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities
for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much
more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three
professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at
http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration -the STARS req ID for this position is
19982BR. Please be sure to reference #19982BR in your cover letter.
