Collection Strategies Librarian

Job description

Job Posting Title: Librarian 12-month Working Title: Collection Strategies Librarian: Department: Library - Collections, Systems, & Digital Strategies Division: Library: Position Type: full-time, tenure-track, faculty: Anticipated hiring Rank: Senior Assistant Librarian Position Summary: The Library is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking, and analytical Collection Strategies Librarian to provide leadership for evidence-based collection development, assessment, and strategic resource management in alignment with Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections, Systems, and Digital Strategy, this position supports the university’s teaching, learning, and research missions by guiding the ongoing evolution of library collections in response to changes in scholarly publishing, licensing and access models, technology-mediated discovery, and user needs. By integrating established best practices with emerging approaches, the Collection Strategies Librarian contributes to building sustainable, well-balanced collections that prioritize bibliodiversity and equitable access in the global information landscape. This position will leverage data, emer...