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