Major responsibilities of a Collection Development librarian

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°Selecting materials for library development
°Makes reports for collection development
°Prepares collection information for program accreditation reviews
°Monitors development of degrees and new academic programs

A Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school is required, along with the ability to work well with faculty, students and other library staff; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with standard technology applications including Windows and Microsoft Office; strong service orientation and commitment to continuous professional development.
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• Evaluate current holdings against collection development and weeding guidelines and current publishing trends to establish the most effective collection possible.
• Make system-wide buying decisions and coordinate requests for the purchase of print and non-print materials for all age groups.
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Also involves selection and de-selection of old and new materials, which includes gifts, input in preservation planning for future acquisitions and evaluation of the collection to determine how the users needs are being met. Usually there is a policy that guides these tasks of priorities, support efforts, and decision facilitation, known as a collection development policy. Libraries intentions are made clear and there is some cooperative effort with other libraries. Besides physical ownership, collection selectors must look for other options due mostly to tightening the budgets, such as delivery of documents and licensing of electronic databases, print materials, audiovisual materials, and electronic resources.
Roles of Collection Development librarians
•--bibliographers
•--selectors
•--subject specialists
•--collection management (true management position)
--planning & policy making
--collection analysis
--material selection
--collection maintenance
--fund management
--user liaison (censorship issues)
--resource sharing
--program evaluation
--circulation studies—produce, distribute, & analyze user surveys
Average salary for a Collection Development librarian is $40,310
Bogart, Dave, ed. Bowker annual library and book trade almanac. 52nd ed. New York: Information Today, Inc, 2007.
Career assignment (Spring 2006, 5033 class)