Collections Strategist

Summary

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We are looking for a Collections Strategist to join the HathiTrust leadership team during a period of transformational change. HathiTrust has recently released a new 5-year strategic vision. The Collections Strategist will help us accomplish this vision by positioning us to increase access to and use of an expanded, diversified, and enhanced collection.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a collection strategy and supporting the development of new collection uses in alignment with the Strategic Vision. You will manage the Collections and Access Team, which includes LEO-GLAM union employees (for more information see About LEO-GLAM), and you will be an important partner in collecting strategy with member libraries, content providers, and other external stakeholders. As a member of the leadership team, you will contribute to organizational design, organizational performance and wellbeing, equity initiatives, change management, prioritization and planning, and resource allocation. You will report to the Associate Director.

The successful candidate must be eligible for appointment at the Librarian rank. (See the University of Michigan Library’s Promotion Review Guide 1.7.4 for the appointment criteria.) The target range for this position is $127,000 – 132,000, with final salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

On-site, hybrid, and remote options are available for this position.

What You Will Do

• Analyze collections and other data to develop strategy and decision-making for collection development and management (for example, to help member libraries understand how they can help HathiTrust fill collection gaps). 
• Collaboratively set the vision for collection-based services that are accessible, responsive to user needs, and extend possibilities for scholarship. 
• Lead a team supporting collections and access services.
• Contribute as a member of the leadership team to organizational performance and wellbeing, including project and portfolio management, organizational design, equity initiatives, change management, prioritization and planning, and resource allocation. 
• Develop collaborative relationships with member libraries, scholarly publishers, and other partners to inform and enhance HathiTrust’s collection and services, and position HathiTrust to serve our members, users, and the general public.
• Understand diverse perspectives and promote the use of best practices to foster an inclusive climate that encourages and affirms all individuals.

You Have

• A master’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 10+ years of work experience in research library collection development, management, and analysis.
• Experience developing collection strategy based on collection analysis and other relevant data. 
• Experience working with issues related to digital content development and access 
• Familiarity with trends in the publishing industry as it affects libraries and their users.
• Experience managing or coordinating teams, whether as direct or indirect reports, and influencing others for positive organizational change.
• A demonstrated orientation towards deep collaboration and relationship building.
• An understanding of how structural inequities are reflected in library collections, and a demonstrated commitment to repairing these harms.

We have been thoughtful about the required qualifications listed in this posting to provide a framework for the core skills and competencies that are needed for success in this role. We also recognize that talent and expertise come from a variety of experiences and value the unique perspectives each individual may have gained along their career journey. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applicants who can demonstrate, through the application and interview process, that their skills are aligned to the role’s needs.  We assess all qualified candidates based on their arrival point, not the path they took to get here. More information on the University of Michigan Library’s Diversity Plan can be found here. For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.