Acquisitions/Collections Librarian (James Madison Univerity) Marcia Tuttle 05 Oct 2000 17:58 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:39:53 -0400 From: Deb Fahrney <fahrnedl@JMU.EDU> Subject: Acquisitions/Collections Librarian Acquisitions/Collections Librarian James Madison University This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative librarian to take on a leadership role in acquisitions and collection development. The James Madison University Libraries are committed to staff development, technology, and innovative delivery of services. The Libraries' nationally recognized instruction program promotes information literacy through both classroom and web-based instruction. Librarians enjoy faculty status, and serve as active partners with classroom faculty through a strong academic department liaison program. Located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley about 2 hours southwest of Washington, James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university offering high-quality, innovative programs in the liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, integrated sciences, health and human services, and business to a student population of 15,000. JMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional university in the South for seven straight years. The university is also ranked by Yahoo Internet Life as one of "The Nation's 100 Most Wired Universities." For additional information visit the library web site at library.jmu.edu. Responsibilities: Manages the ordering and receiving of materials, participates in vendor contract negotiations, coordinates the librarys approval plan, and supervises acquisitions staff. Coordinates collection assessment and general collection development in an environment where liaison librarians are responsible for discipline-specific collection development. Assists the Director in analyzing and managing budget and budget projections for monographs, serials, electronic subscriptions and other resources and in negotiating licensing agreements as requested. Serves on the departmental management team, as a member of the Librarys Collection Development Committee, and as a liaison to an academic department. Required qualifications: Accredited MLS; current awareness of national trends and developments in collection development issues; excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; knowledge of budgeting, approval plans, MS Excel and Access; ability to apply technology to a diverse range of library applications; strong public service orientation; and an aptitude for complex, analytical, and detailed work. Desirable qualifications: previous supervisory experience and ability to foster teamwork among all levels of staff preferred. Experience using an automated acquisitions system. 12-month faculty appointment. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum $37,000. Competitive compensation package includes: 20 paid vacation days plus 11 holidays; excellent retirement programs; Trigon (BC/BS) medical and dental programs; flexible sick leave; tax-deferred annuities; life and disability insurance; excellent training programs; excellent professional development opportunities; and great recreational facilities. Send letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three references to: Alma Hale-Cooper, Carrier Library, MSC 1703, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.Review of applications will begin October 27, 2000 and will continue until the positions are filled. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.