Librarian, Head of Collection Development
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Role summary
Collaborates with librarians and faculty members on collection development policies for all formats of resources. Responsible for the ongoing assessment of collections and their use. Responsible for work with vendors and for licensing agreements. Works with potential donors of library resources. Degree requirement: ALA Accredited Masters.
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