Assistant head of acquisitions position -- Leslie Button Stephen D. Clark 23 Mar 2001 16:40 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Posting for assistant head of acquisitions position Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:27:56 -0500 From: Leslie Button <button@LIBRARY.UMASS.EDU> ASSISTANT HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT (LIBRARIAN I or II) The University of Massachusetts Amherst Library seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Head, Acquisitions Department. Under general supervision of the Associate Director for Collection Management, responsibilities, include: assist the Head of the Acquisitions Department in the Collection Management Cluster of the University Library; coordinate and supervise day to day work activities in the department, and provide creative leadership and direction in an increasingly collaborative and quickly changing acquisitions environment. QUALIFICATIONS · Masters degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library and information studies program by date of hire. · Experience using spreadsheet software and preparing financial reports a plus. · Ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation. Ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively and collaboratively in planning, organizing and supervising the work of others. · Knowledge of current and emerging trends in publishing and information delivery, especially as related to the acquisition of monographs and serials in an academic or research library. · Knowledge of MARC formats and national cataloging standards. · Ability to analyze work processes and plan for applications of technology, ability to analyze and resolve difficult bibliographic and ordering problems, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing environment. · Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. · Familiarity with library automated systems, preferably Innopac. · Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language preferred. The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations. SALARY: Commensurate with advertised qualifications and experience. APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by April 21, 2001. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references, to: Librarian Search, Library Administrative Office, Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-4710; or by e-mail to libadmin@library.umass.edu. For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Leslie Horner Button Head, Acquisitions Department University of Massachusetts Library Amherst, MA 01003-9275 button@library.umass.edu p\ahd