HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS

Ottenheimer Library (Req. # 723)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the position of Head of Acquisitions, req. #723, a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. The successful candidate will be required to meet the Library’s criteria for promotion and tenure, which include librarianship, service and scholarship/research.  The position reports to the Director of Technical Services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the ordering and receipt of library materials in all formats.

2. Train and supervise library assistants and other staff members in acquisitions and processing procedures.

3. Provide leadership in the formulation of plans, policies, practices and projects relating to acquisitions.

4. Maintain acquisitions related records in the Library’s Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium ILS.

5. Support budget planning through data gathering and analysis.

6. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with publishers and vendors; conduct vendor evaluation as needed.

7. Participate in library-wide programs such as collection development and strategic planning.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. ALA-accredited MLS degree.

2. Progressively responsible experience in an academic library, including management in acquisitions.

3. Successful supervisory experience.

4. Demonstrated experience in the acquisitions of materials in all formats, including serials and electronic resources.

5. Knowledge of library systems including OCLC.

6. Successful relationships with relations and experience with a monograph approval plans.

7. Experience with electronic ordering, invoicing and processing;

8. Strong computer knowledge and ability to adapt to new systems.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

10. Qualifications for appointment at rank of Assistant Professor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium ILS system;

2. Experience with OCLC PromptCat and/or shelf-ready vendor processing.

3. Knowledge of standards, trends and best practices in library services, acquisitions, serials and electronic resources management.

4. High attention to detail.

5. Evidence of service and leadership in the library profession.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits, i.e., TIAA/CREF, medical insurance; liberal vacation and sick leave.

For a closer look at the Library and campus, visit the library Web site http://library.ualr.edu or UALR Web site http://www.ualr.edu.

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter referencing req. #723 and addressing the above qualifications; curriculum vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail information of three references to Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services, csmartin@ualr.edu.  Electronic submissions are welcome.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and person with disabilities.  Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.  Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Suzanne Martin

Director of Administrative Services

Ottenheimer Library

2801 S. University

Little Rock, AR 72204

501-569-8805

csmartin@ualr.edu