Technical Services Manager-Acq/Serials, Univ of Northern Colorado Lamborn, Joan 19 Jul 2005 22:02 UTC
TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER--ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of Technical Services Manager-Acquisitions/Serials and Assistant Professor of University Libraries, position number 20631. This is a tenure-track faculty position that reports to the Associate Dean. In partnership with the Technical Services Manager--Cataloging provides innovative, energetic leadership for a department that is responsible for both the acquisition and cataloging of library materials in all formats, including government publications and electronic resources. Coordinates the acquisition of all library materials and supervises 5-6 staff and one full-time librarian in an evolving technical services environment. Oversees negotiation of contracts for electronic resources, maintains financial records for all library materials expenditures, and monitors a library materials budget of over $1,000,000. Serves as the contact to vendors of library materials. Provides leadership in the application of technology to the acquisition of materials and management of serials and electronic resources, including modules of the integrated library system and e-resource management databases. Responsible for monitoring national trends in acquisitions and serials management. Provides reference service, library instruction, or collection development in an appropriate area. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively. REQUIRED: Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program; experience in technical services appropriate to the position. PREFERRED: Supervisory experience; experience managing budgets; experience with an integrated library system; experience with electronic resources; experience providing reference service, delivery of instruction or collection development. Salary minimum is $41,000 (negotiable) per year. The starting date is November 1, 2005 (negotiable). Screening of applications will begin on August 15. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application highlighting suitability, resume and the names, mail and email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Joan Lamborn, Technical Services Manager-Acquisitions/Serials Search Committee, Position #20631, University of Northern Colorado--Michener Library, Campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639-0091. Application materials may be sent via email as Microsoft Word document attachments to: libacqsearch@unco.edu. This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees and is subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. UNC is an AA/EO employer and committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty and staff.