Acquisitions Position at Yale Judy Spak 09 May 1994 16:40 UTC
Acquisitions Position at Yale Date: 5/6/94 This message is being cross-posted to several lists. Please excuse the duplication. Thanks. ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, Acquisitions Department, Sterling Memorial Library. Yale University. Minimum rank: Librarian II. Responsibilities: The Acquisitions Department supports acquisition, description and access to the collections of the Yale University Library. It provides system-wide leadership in the development of policies and practices and supports dispersed acquisitions activities. Under the direction of the Chief Acquisitions Librarian, the Acquisitions Librarian shares responsibility for management of the department, participates in system-wide planning of acquisitions and serials services, and supervises receiving operations of the Serials Support and Monograph Support Teams, which include initial processing of invoices and cataloging on receipt. The Acquisitions Librarian serves as assistant department head; conducts appropriate negotiations with vendors and publishers; assists in analyzing acquisitions programs and in evaluation of vendor services; coordinates, plans and monitors special projects; supports budget planning through data gathering and analysis; and prepares administrative reports and planning documents. The Acquisitions Librarian is expected to serve as system-wide expert for serial technical operations; coordinate standards for receiving practices across the Yale Library system; monitor and implement changes in national standards for records management and bibliographic control; and develop documentation and training materials. The Acquisitions Librarian also serves as the bibliographic expert for the department and serves as liaison to Processing Services on cataloging and bibliographic matters. The incumbent is expected to be professionally active and to participate in national initiatives for serials and acquisitions. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Two or more years professional experience in acquisitions or serials in an academic or research library. Knowledge of records management and the MARC bibliographic and holdings formats. Experience with microcomputers and automated library systems, including RLIN or OCLC. Knowledge of at least one foreign language. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent analytical skills. Demonstrated supervisory ability. Strong service- orientation. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others in a rapidly changing and demanding environment. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience; from a minimum of $33,700. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days and 17 holiday, recess, and personal days; comprehensive health care; relocation assistance; and TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement. Applications received by June 15, 1994 will be given first consideration; applications accepted until position is filled. Please send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to Diane Y. Turner, Director, Library Personnel Services, Yale University Library, P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520- 8240. EEO/AA.