Electronic Resources and Collections Development Librarian

Department: Electronic Resources and Collections Development Librarian

Institution: Ball State University

The Ball State University Libraries is looking for a talented librarian to join our committed and highly-engaged team of professionals as Electronic Resources and Collection Development Librarian. This position plays a vital role in developing, managing, and sustaining University Libraries’ electronic and physical resource collections to support student success and faculty teaching and research.

Ball State University Libraries employs 47 professionals and 63 staff employees. With access to over one million print volumes and more than 1.3 million e-resources, the Libraries provides access to a full spectrum of scholarly resources and offers vibrant and inclusive learning space for over 650,000 annual visitors.

Our ambitious goals for our second century include:

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Perform activities related to developing and sustaining University Libraries’ electronic and physical resource collections to meet user needs, including material selection, deselection, preservation, evaluation and assessment; coordinate pre-order activities for new e-resource acquisition, including trials and licensing; serve as collection development liaison for assigned academic departments; support an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment and service culture to advance the strategic directions of the University Libraries.

MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA accredited program. Experience (including coursework/internships) with electronic resources, collections development and management, library acquisitions, or other related area. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and within a team environment; ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Additional advanced degrees. Electronic resources, collections development, or acquisitions experience in an academic library; experience with library automated systems, such as OCLC, GOBI, ALMA; demonstrated analytical abilities including use of qualitative/quantitative data analysis and proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with project development and management.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 7/25/2024.

Apply online at:  Include the following documents with your application:
Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned are required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.