Position Available, Serials/Acq. Head, U. Colo. Health Sci. Ctr. Sandy Arnesen 25 Mar 1997 17:01 UTC
Head, Serials and Acquisitions Denison Memorial Library at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center seeks an experienced librarian to administer its Serials and Acquisitions Department. This position monitors the information resources budget and maintains all fiscal records for materials purchased for the library's collections, and manages the acquisition, processing, binding and physical preservation of all library materials. The position, which supervises a staff of 4 FTE support staff, reports to the Associate Director of the library and participates in library management. Minimum requirements include a master's degree from an ALA accredited library school; three years of experience in increasingly responsible positions, including serials management in an automated technical services environment; experience in a research or health sciences library, including experience with MARC and bibliographic utilities; a record of involvement in professional associations and/or evidence of publications/presentations. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals is preferred. Individuals applying for this position should have a thorough knowledge of sound fiscal/accounting practices, publishers and vendors, serials management, cataloging and trends in technical services; excellent analytical and creative problem-solving, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; familiarity with new technologies for the delivery of information over electronic networks; evidence of initiative, flexibility, attention to detail and productivity, and ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment. Experience with the Innovative Interfaces, Inc., integrated library system is a plus. Strong supervisory and management skills are necessary. Denison Library is the primary library serving the UCHSC schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. The library has a collection of more than 240,000 volumes and approximately 1,400 journal subscriptions, a large media collection and several special collections. Deadline for application is April 30, 1997. Salary range from $40,000 - $50,000. Faculty status (non-tenure) and rank. Send letter of application; resume; and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Debra Miller, Denison Memorial Library, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80262-0003. The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center is committed to Equal Employment and Affirmative Action. Sandy Arnesen Head, Electronic Media and Database Management Denison Memorial Library University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (303) 315-8649 sandy.arnesen@uchsc.edu