A job ad - Head of Acquisitions at UNC Greensboro Sha Zhang SLZHANG 05 Jul 2005 17:18 UTC
Head of Acquisitions Walter Clinton Jackson Library University of North Carolina Greensboro The Walter Clinton Jackson Library at the University of North Carolina Greensboro invites an innovative, knowledgeable, and energetic individual to head the Acquisitions Department. This individual will provide leadership for and manage all aspects of acquisitions functions. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Technical Services, this individual plans and provides directions in the areas of approval plans, firm orders, standing orders, journal subscriptions, invoicing, claiming, etc. The Library’s annual acquisitions budget for both print and electronic materials is over five million dollars. This is a twelve-month contract, tenured or tenure-track faculty position. Major responsibilities Participate in library-wide planning, policy and priority decisions as a member of the Library’s Administrative Advisory Group; manage the ordering, receiving, and invoicing operations; supervise, train, and evaluate nine support staff; project and track budgets; collect, analyze and use data to improve operations and services; prepare reports; monitor approval plans and gifts; participate in the selecting and communication with vendors and publishers; monitor annual materials budgets, and coordinate special projects related materials acquisitions with other departments. The individual is expected to take a lead role in initiatives which will improve operational efficiency. Other responsibilities will include participation in collection management and may include participation in public or other technical services, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and library needs. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Library and with teaching faculty. Required qualifications ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; minimum of three years experience in library acquisitions or related professional experience; supervisory experience; a demonstrated understanding of acquisitions operations and its effect on work flow within the Library; knowledge of emerging information technologies and their applications in acquisitions functions; understanding issues in scholarly communications; experience in dealing with licensing and agreement issues; experience with automated acquisitions and serials modules; proficiency in using a variety of MS software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and donors in the rapidly changing environment of information technology. Strong service orientation is essential. Demonstrated professional achievement, service, and scholarly/creative activity are required for reappointment and tenure. Preferred qualifications Familiarity with acquisitions and serials control modules (preferably SIRSI). Knowledge of relational databases and MS Office software such as Excel and Access to create needed acquisitions reports. Account and fund management experience in research or academic libraries. The work environment UNCG is a doctoral, research-intensive institution with an enrollment of over 15,000, 20 doctoral degree programs, 54 master degree programs, and a broad range of academic programs for undergraduate education. The Jackson Library supports the learning and increasing research missions of the University through its print and electronic resources, reference and instructional services, and other outreach programs, with collections of 1.2 million volumes, over 4,300 current journal subscriptions, more than 26, 000 electronic journals, over 240 electronic databases, and with 80 percent of receiving federal government documents. The Jackson Library is a member of OCLC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL). The University’s 190-acre campus is one mile from the center of Greensboro, a city of more than 230,000 and is in the Piedmont Triad (with a population over 1 million), an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural arts, and mild temperature. Learn more about the University at http://www.uncg.edu and the Jackson Library at http://library.uncg.edu. Salary and benefits The salary at the appointment is competitive and depends upon qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include state or optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans, state health plan, and 24 vacation days per year. Application procedures Send an application letter addressing qualifications, along with a current curriculum vita and the names of three professional references to: Beth Ellington Head of Acquisitions Search Committee Jackson Library University of North Carolina Greensboro P.O. Box 26170 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170 Preference will be given to applications received by July 31, 2005. Position will remain open until filled. Starting date is negotiable. EEO/AA. The University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational atmosphere.