Librarian- Collection Management

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development, management, assessment, and strategic direction of the Newman Library collections in all formats.
• Oversee selection, acquisition, licensing, and deselection workflows, ensuring that collections remain current, relevant, and aligned with Baruch’s curriculum and research priorities.
• Manage collection development budgets responsibly and in accordance with CUNY and New York state procurement policies.
• Collaborate with subject librarians and academic departments to evaluate disciplinary needs and support evolving scholarly and pedagogical priorities.
• Develop and apply data-informed methodologies for evaluating usage, relevance, and long-term stewardship of collections.
• Engage with vendors, consortia, and the CUNY Office of Library Services committees on issues of licensing, resource sharing, and collaborative collection initiatives.
• Provide instruction, reference, and subject liaison support.
• Conduct research and publication in librarianship, information science, or other related academic fields, suitable for publication in peer-reviewed venues.
• Serve on Library, College, and University committees, and contribute to governance, service, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or ALA-approved foreign equivalent).
• Second graduate degree (Masters minimum).
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in academic library collection management.
• Experience with budgeting, assessment, and development of collection policies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated record in or potential for research and publication.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse campus community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising staff or coordinating technical services or collection development workflows.
• Expertise in data-informed assessment, analytics tools, and electronic resource management systems.
• Knowledge of open access models, scholarly communication, and emerging trends in academic library collections.

Compensation

$90,838-$98,995 for a twelve month appointment. Salary scheduled for a 3.5% contractual increase on September 1, 2026.

Contact Information

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

How to Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Applicants Should Submit A cover letter that clearly outlines their suitability for the position, explains how their experience explicitly matches the requirements of the Collection Management Librarian role, and includes a statement addressing their teaching, librarianship, and research, with particular attention to their commitment to and experience working with students who are among the first generation in their families to attend college or university. Curriculum vitae Names and contact information for three references