Position Available (Juliann Rankin, California State University, Chico) Marcia Tuttle 01 Jul 1996 20:30 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:07:20 U From: Juliann Rankin <juliann_rankin@MACGATE.CSUCHICO.EDU> Subject: Position Available California State University, Chico Chico, California TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN THE ACQUISITIONS AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE MERIAM LIBRARY JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time (12 month with 10 month option), tenure-track librarian in Acquisitions RESPONSIBILITIES: The librarian works with collection development librarians, library staff, and faculty to acquire resources, including monographs, periodicals, standing orders, non-print media, and electronic resources, that support both the Library's internal physical collections and its growing electronic collections. The incumbent manages acquisitions operations, including pre-order searching; fund accounting activities; invoicing; monitoring the approval plan; copy cataloging; claiming; and library mail distribution. Incumbent supervises 5.5 FTE acquisitions support staff. As part of the Acquisitions and Collection Management Department, supports the Library's program of "just-in-time" acquisition of information including document delivery contracts, and designs and implements other departmental projects as needed. Along with other librarians, serves as a faculty liaison for one or more academic subject areas. Responsibilities in the subject area include collection development and maintenance, faculty consultation, and may include some reference and instruction. As a faculty member participates in library governance, professional development, and university service. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program Knowledge of library acquisitions practices Minimum two years experience in academic library acquisitions or related field Strong interpersonal and communication skills Familiarity with automated library systems Ability to be flexible in a rapidly changing environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with the newer technologies and the Internet Cataloging and/or collection development experience Commitment to professional development RANK AND SALARY: Senior Assistant Librarian; Range 3, Step 1 $33,108 - Step 10 $40,752 STARTING DATE: Fall 1996 INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION: California State University, Chico, a fully accredited, state-supported university, is one of a twenty-two member California State University System. Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Business; Communication and Education; Engineering, Computer Science and Technology; Humanities and Fine Arts; Natural Science; and the School of Agriculture. The University is a residential campus serving a student body of about 14,000 with a local residential population of about 90,000. CSU, Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco and 90 miles north of Sacramento. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, current vita, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to: William Post, Director Academic Resources Meriam Library California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0295 (916) 898-5862 CLOSING DATE: July 15, 1996 California State University, Chico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/American with Disabilities Act employer. For disability-related accommodations, call (916) 898-5862 or President's Office TDD (916) 898-4516 or send e-mail message to kit_hawes@macgate.csuchico.edu. Because the University is committed to a culturally diverse work force, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Additional information about the University is available on the World Wide Web: http://www.csuchico.edu California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.