Acquisitions and Collections Analysis Librarian-Instructor

Acquisitions and Collections Analysis Librarian-Instructor

The Acquisitions and Collections Analysis Librarian leads the library's acquisitions, collection budget management, and collection assessment activities, with a focus on data-informed decision-making and sustainable collection strategies. This position oversees continuing resources expenditures, vendor negotiations, and collection analysis while collaborating closely with department colleagues on lifecycle management of electronic resources.

The Acquisitions and Collection Analysis Librarian reports to the Head of Collection Management. Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing the work of students, volunteers, or other staff on committee work, specific projects, or as requested.

University of Colorado Anschutz Health Sciences Library faculty members serve as promotion eligible, non-tenure track faculty.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading acquisitions workflows for continuing resources, including journals, databases, and large ebook packages.
• Collaborating with the Department Head in monitoring the collections budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and reporting.
• Managing electronic resource procurement processes, including contracting and renewals, institutional procurement workflows, and IT/security review coordination.
• Managing vendor communication and negotiation responsibilities, including pricing, contract terms, and renewals.
• Maintaining acquisitions and financial records in Alma.
• Leading collection analysis and reporting, including national surveys and institutional reporting.
• Conducting cost analyses across electronic resources and assisting with journal package evaluations.
• Managing the life cycle of large e-book collections and assisting with electronic resources weeding and deselection projects.
• Assessing and managing Read & Publish agreements, including cost-benefit analysis.
• Contributing to the development of policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participating in library-wide activities, such as serving on library committees and task forces.
• Demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively in groups as both a team leader and a team member.

The Acquisitions and Collection Analysis Librarian is expected to assume personal responsibility for designing and implementing a plan for continuing professional development, and to actively contribute to their profession through scholarly and service activities.

Work location is hybrid, eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The Strauss Health Sciences Library links people, reliable health sciences knowledge, and technology in support of effective learning, quality health care, vital research, and engaging community service. The library's collections and resources including facilities are available to University of Colorado students, faculty, and staff, Colorado health care practitioners, and members of the public expressing information needs.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, additional insurance, retirement, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, holiday days, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in library and/or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited or equivalent accrediting body program at time of hire. Preferred qualifications include experience in acquisitions, budgeting, or collection development in an academic or health sciences library.