Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian
Location: Worcester · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-07-16 ·
Reference: R0003531
JOB TITLE
Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Scholarly Communication & Open Strategies
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Working collaboratively with colleagues across all library departments,
manages the assessment, selection and deselection, and licensing of digital
and print resources by formulating, articulating, and managing policies and
procedures to develop, shape, and balance the Library's collections to support
learning, teaching, and research.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage collections assessment and development
Analyze institutional data, bibliographic data, usage statistics,
interlibrary loan data, and other metrics
Utilize collection development and assessment tools, such as Greenglass,
Gold Rush, etc.
Establish and monitor title selection plans, such as PDA (Patron Driven
Acquisitions), DDA (Demand-Driven Acquisitions), etc.
Monitor pricing and usage of ejournal packages and databases
Respond to requests for information resources made by faculty, students,
and staff
Oversee collection management and acquisitions procedures and activities
Implement and utilize title selection and acquisition tools and software
Select and deselect information resources for the general collection,
based on current and proposed academic curricula and discipline needs and
practices
Manage and participate in the library's resource acquisitions workflow,
including ordering and receiving items and processing invoices
Document and train others as needed in use of vendor and library systems
to acquire or deselect information resources
Participate in shared print initiatives (e.g. EAST)
Collaborate with library Research and Instruction team and other library
colleagues regularly to ensure the WPI community is receiving an appropriate
level of support for their academic work
Meet regularly to discuss the library resource needs of faculty, students,
and other library users
Participate in gathering and analyzing community feedback from surveys,
interviews, and focus groups
Develop planning and budgetary recommendations for the library's
collections
Allocate and expend the budget in the library management system
Monitor and ensure efficient expenditure of the budget in consultation
with the University Librarian, Associate Library Director, and others
Negotiate pricing and licensing terms for library e-resources
In collaboration with the Associate Director, maintain working
relationships with library vendors, publishers, and consortia to obtain
the best possible pricing and terms of use
Administer digital licensing procedures and renewals in the library
management system
Coordinate electronic resource trials
Monitor trends in the broader library resources community and scholarly
publishing sphere
Administer the Library's gift in kind program for materials
Identify and pursue potential gift opportunities
Select donations for the collection and send unwanted donations to
appropriate vendors or organizations for resale, archiving, or recycling
Refer archival and special collections gift and donation offers to the
University Archivist
Support institutional compliance with accreditation and external agencies
Provide data for reports and analyses related to collections development
and maintenance as required by university offices and external agencies,
including ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) and
accreditation bodies
Participate in Library, professional, and community engagement
Participate in providing direct services to library users and customers,
or providing informed referrals
Participate in collaborative library programs and activities including
outreach events, strategic and annual planning, and collaborations with
university community offices and student groups
Participate in and contribute to WPI committees, initiatives, and goals
contributing to WPI and library strategic initiatives
Engage in and contribute to the profession through continuing learning,
service, research, presentations, or professional communications
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by
the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent graduate
degree in library and information studies
Minimum of two to five years of experience in library collection
development
Three to five years of professional experience in an academic library
Knowledge of current issues and trends in library collections development,
information delivery and access, electronic and digital resources, and
related copyright and licensing issues
Familiarity with current print and electronic acquisitions trends, as well
as academic library metadata practices
Demonstrated operational experience with an online integrated library
system (ILS), preferably experience or marked familiarity with FOLIO ILS
Demonstrated excellent collaboration and communication skills, including
written and oral communications
Evidence of strong skills in decision making, problem solving, independent
action, analytical and critical thinking, project/program or service
management, and general office technical skills
Preferred qualifications and experience:
Familiarity with research and teaching in the STEM fields through
education or prior work experience
Familiarity with open access publishing models
Salary Grade 7: $62,500 – $78,100 – $93,700 (full range); expected hiring
range $73,000 – $78,000 (depending on experience)
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity;
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the
range.
Compensation at WPI
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or
disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will
contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem
solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to
maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
