The main focus of the AUL position is the welfare of the entire Library as a whole, within the context of special divisional or functional responsibilities. All AUL positions report to the University Librarian. Determines collection development policies and interprets them to faculty and library staff.
Collection development includes de-selection as well as augmentation of holdings.
Supervises the selection of materials for storage. Reviews and approves approval plan parameters, recommendations for bulk purchases, and acceptance of large gifts. Oversees preparation of variety of management tools, including a published collection development policy statement, to maintain the effectiveness of the collection development program. May represent the UCSB Library to a variety of external organizations related to collection development, such as the Center for Research Libraries or discussion groups, such as the ALA's Chief Collection Development Officers of Medium-Sized Research Libraries, and RLG's Collection Management and Development Committee. Represents UCSB campus interests in Library Council's Collection Development Committee and its Program of Shared Purchasing.