Position announcement (Georgia Tech) -- Lisa Macklin Stephen Clark 17 Mar 2003 15:40 UTC
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:35:06 -0500 From: Lisa Macklin <lisa.macklin@library.gatech.edu> Subject: Position announcement (Georgia Tech) Head, Information Procurement Reporting to the Associate Director for Digital and Technical Services, the position of Head, Information Procurement offers an opportunity for an assertive, experienced manager to provide vision and leadership in redefining the procurement of information resources in an increasingly digital world: lead the department in using emerging technologies and new approaches in information resource procurement; develop new policies, procedures, and operations to further integrate the management of physical and virtual collections; demonstrate successful supervisory experience with a commitment to staff mentoring and training; lead and monitor vendor contact and negotiations to secure products and services; manage gift receipts and processing; maximize the use of technology in data collection and provide for automated access to that data by pertinent library staff. Collaborate closely with the Collection Development unit to facilitate the identification, selection, and fiscal control of information resources. The staff is comprised of 2 Librarians and 12 support staff. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or other relevant degree with a minimum of 5 years managerial experience in supervising and organizing the work of others, preferably regarding the purchasing, licensing and acquisitions processing of information resources. A degree in Business or related field preferred. Demonstrated experience working with vendors of information resources, integrated library systems, excellent communication skills as well as strong analytical, team-building, and problem-solving skills required. Environment: The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, students, and staff is one of the nation's outstanding universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Library and Information Center (www.library.gatech.edu), a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's instructional and research programs, supporting an institution with nearly 5,000 graduate students and over $300 million per year in research activity. Georgia Tech provides a platform that will challenge and engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to capture and manage intellectual content. Working with a team of librarians, the Digital and Technical Services Division provides the operations needed to maintain the information resources required to support an exceptionally energetic academic enterprise. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an ever-increasing number of databases, electronic books and electronic journals. Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. Georgia Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed at: www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits/facben.html, and we offer a Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Contact Information: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 5 references to: Ms. Sharon West, Personnel Officer, Georgia Tech Library & Information Center, 704 Cherry Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900 Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.