Position announcement -Acquisitions, Stanford University Christa Easton 04 Jan 2005 19:18 UTC
The deadline for preference consideration has been extended because Stanford's resume submission was out of operation for two weeks. This e-mail has been cross-posted. Please excuse the duplication. Ordering Librarian Acquisitions Department Stanford University Libraries Description: Oversee the ordering functions of SUL's Acquisitions Department in keeping with the Department's mission to acquire and make accessible the breadth and depth of information and materials necessary to advance University scholarship and research. Supervise Ordering Unit staff of approximately 10 FTE. Plan for the long-range needs of the Ordering Unit and contribute to planning for the Acquisitions Department as a whole. This position is posted at the levels of Assistant and Associate Librarian. Compensation and rank will be based on experience and relevant qualifications. It reports to the head of the Acquisitions Department. Duties: * Coordinate SUL's ordering program, including all orders in all formats (including Internet resources); supervise approximately 10 highly skilled paraprofessional staff. * Collaborate with managers in other Acquisitionsunits to ensure coordination of procedures and effective workflow within Acquisitions and with other SUL units. * Oversee the function and application of the Sirsi Unicorn ILS order module in collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff. * Manage order workflow in vendor databases (e.g., GOBI, Otto) in collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff. * Develop and document policies and procedures to support the work of the unit and its effective interaction with other units throughout SUL. * Formulate and implement projects to improve Acquisitions'service to SUL. Qualifications: At the Assistant Librarian level: * An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent training or work experience. * Experience in applying database software to control and production tasks. * Work experience in a library technical services or similar function. * Ability to manage the work of staff in an environment that is focused on detail and constantly changing. * Ability to manage and prioritize and delegate to meet deadlines in a complex, energetic environment. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. * Knowledge of one or more languages other than English is preferred. At the Associate Librarian level: * 3-5 years work experience in library technical services function. To apply, visit the online posting at http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi?Job_Req=006921&JFam=NIL&JOBCODE=1586 and click on the "I Want this Job!" link. Current Stanford staff should apply entering the Job Requisition number, 006921, at <http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html>http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html. Preference will be given to applications received by January 30, 2005. The position will remain open until filled. Christa Easton Head, Acquisitions Stanford University Libraries Stanford, CA 94305-6004 Phone: 650-723-7907 Fax: 650-723-4775 e-mail: ceaston@stanford.edu