Collections Strategist Librarian

Collections Strategist Librarian – UNC Greensboro

Position Number: 998696

Functional

Title:

Collections Strategist Librarian

Position Type: EP – EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Location: UNC Greensboro, North Carolina

Posting Date: Best consideration on Monday, December 1, 2025

UNC Greensboro University Libraries invites applications for the Collections Strategist Librarian position. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the librarian will manage central collection development funds, lead strategic collection building, and coordinate with library partners to ensure the collections meet the university’s teaching, learning, and research missions.

• Manage the library’s central collection development budget (annual budget $3.5 million) and up‑to‑$1 million in one‑time funding for new collections.
• Administer the selection and renewal of electronic resources and additional collections resources in consultation with the Collection Management Team.
• Craft and implement strategic collection development plans, budget planning, and management practices.
• Lead and manage resource access activities, including evaluating vendor offers, licensing review and negotiation, and facilitating access to licensed content.
• Pilot and assess new collection development approaches informed by emerging scholarly publishing landscapes and open‑access resources.
• Engage in and support consortial partnerships, and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty and departmental stakeholders.
• Incorporate data‑driven and user‑focused assessment methodologies to analyze the library’s collection program, including usage, cost, and other relevant data.
• Design interpretive reports and data visualizations that communicate how the library develops its collections.
• Serve as the primary contact for collection assessment activities that may include program reviews, accreditation reports, and internal assessments.
• Provide leadership for collections space planning and supervision of collection staff (one librarian and one support staff member).
• Communicate collection decisions and policies to subject librarians and faculty partners.

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in building and managing library collections in physical and digital formats, including fund management.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful implementation of data‑informed strategies.
• Experience working with library consortia.
• Evidence of success working independently and collaboratively in planning, coordinating, and implementing effective projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and align collection strategy with local priorities.
• Knowledge of emerging practices, standards, and trends in academic library collection development and management.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and negotiating license agreements.
• Evidence of successful and creative management of staff and operations.

None specified.

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• List of references

• Do you have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• Describe your experience managing collections in a library.
  • (Open ended question)
• How did you learn of the vacant position?
  • No Answer
  • UNCG Website
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • National Association of Asian American Professionals
  • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
  • Personal Networking
  • Other
• Other:
  Please list.
  • (Open ended question)
• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at UNC Greensboro?
  • Yes
  • No

R for Rare (0‑30%), O for Occasional (30‑60%), F for Frequent (60‑90%), C for Constant (90‑100%).

• Hand Movement – Repetitive Motions:
  Frequent
• Hand Movement – Grasping:
  Occasional
• Reading:
  Frequent
• Writing:
  Frequent
• Eye‑hand coordination:
  Occasional
• Hearing:
  Frequent
• Talking:
  Frequent
• Sitting:
  Frequent
• Lifting 0‑30 lbs:
  Occasional

Inside – Constant.