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Subject: Position: SERIALS ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN (Iowa)
   Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 00:58:46 -0500
   From: Ruth Christ <ruth-christ@uiowa.edu>

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Position Vacancy
SERIALS ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN
Position Description: The University of Iowa Libraries is seeking a
creative and energetic person to provide leadership in the acquisition
of
serial resources in all formats. The incumbent will coordinate the
acquisition of serials with selectors and bibliographers, and maintain
business relationships with serials vendors. S/He will resolve order
problems, design and review acquisitions reports, and assist in the
review
of vendor performance. The incumbent will also monitor trends and
maintain
currency in emerging issues in serials acquisitions, and evaluate and
recommend new ways of interacting with vendors. In addition, the
incumbent
may supervise library assistants responsible for order, claim, and
financial processing.
Other duties will include maintaining unit statistics and preparing
appropriate statistical reports; planning, setting goals and priorities,

formulating policies, designing and monitoring work flows; allocating
staff.
This position reports to the Head of the Serials Section.
Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; ability to work
both
independently and as a team member on a variety of issues in a dynamic
environment; strong communication and organizational skills; aptitude
for
complex, analytical work with attention to detail; demonstrated
problem-solving skills; flexibility; ability to prioritize work to
ensure
that departmental and library goals are realized; ability to work
effectively in a production-oriented environment; and a demonstrated
commitment to professional growth and development.
Preferred: Experience in serials acquisitions in an academic or research

library within the last three years; supervisory/management experience;
demonstrated interest in the issues related to serials acquisitions;
knowledge of AACR2r and USMARC formats; recent experience with an
integrated library system and with OCLC and/or RLIN; and working
knowledge
of one or more foreign languages.
Salary and Appointment: Appointment will be made at the rank of
Librarian I
or II and salary will be based on relevant experience and educational
background and will be competitive with peer institutions. The salary
range for this position is $26,410 - $48,325. The University of Iowa
offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid
vacation
per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical,
life,
dental, and vision insurance, childcare credit, and additional benefits.

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa Libraries
consists
of the Main Library (including the Information Arcade) and 11 branch
libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the Sciences), the largest of which
is
the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences (including the Information
Commons). With over 3 million volumes, the collections of the University

of Iowa Libraries rank 30 out of 107 in the Association of Research
Libraries. The Libraries presently uses the ExLibris Aleph 500 system as

our online system (InfoHawk). The University of Iowa Libraries is a
member
of OCLC and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The
Libraries provides a program of support for professional development
activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national
cooperative efforts.
Environment: The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching

institution, the University of Iowa offers recognized programs in a wide

variety of areas. The University consists of a faculty of some 1,700
serving over 28,000 students, over 9,000 of whom are registered in
graduate
and professional degree programs. The University of Iowa employs over
15,000 permanent full-time and part-time staff. Iowa City is a community

with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages, and
is
readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30
minutes away.
Application Procedures: Applications must be received by Friday, August
17,
2001. Qualified individuals should submit a letter of application,
resume,
and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three
references to: Janice Simmons-Welburn, Director, Human Resources and
Central Public Services, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City,
IA 52242-1420; (319) 335-5871.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
For further information concerning the University of Iowa Libraries,
visit
our website at: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu