Position Announcement, Lib. II, University of Maryland Libraries Lulu Barnachea 23 Jun 1998 14:12 UTC
University of Maryland Libraries Associate Staff Position Vacancy / AS-2046 TITLE: Librarian II, Head, Acquistions Department LOCATION: Technical Services Division, McKeldin Library CATEGORY: Associate Staff, Full-Time, (12 Month Appointment) SALARY: Commensurate with experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the administration of a comprehensive acquisitions department in the Technical Services Division of the UM Libraries. The department consists of four major units: Serials; Order/Receiving; Payments; and Special Processes. The Acquisitions Department Head is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs for all aspects of procurement of library material for the UM Libraries. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic or research library, at least two of which must have been at the managerial level. In-depth knowledge of acquisition practices and procedures and comprehensive knowledge of acquisitions issues. Thorough knowledge of book and subscription trade required. Extensive experience in automated acquisitions systems. BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave and 3 personal days; 14 paid holidays; 15 days sick leave. Health insurance and retirement benefits (State pension or TIAA-CREF); tuition remission. APPLICATIONS: For full consideration, submit a cover letter and a resume and names/addresses of three references by July 20, 1998. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel Services, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. You may also fax your resume: (301)314-9960. Libraries Web Address: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ---------------------- Diane Harvey Bibliographer for Social Sciences & Journalism McKeldin Library University of Maryland College Park Md 20742 Phone 301-405-9120 Fax 301-404-9191 dh164@umail.umd.edu ---------------------- Arlene Klair Deputy to the Associate Director Technical Services University of Maryland College Park 301-405-9302 ak20@umail.umd.edu fax: 301-314-9971 ---------------------- Lulu Barnachea lb74@umail.umd.edu