Job Posting, Stanford University Libraries (fwd) Christa Easton 10 Dec 2004 01:12 UTC
>This e-mail has been cross-posted. Please excuse the duplication. > >Ordering Librarian >Acquisitions Department >Stanford University Libraries > >Description: > >Oversee the ordering functions of SUL's Acquisitions Department in keeping >with the Department's mission to acquire and make accessible the breadth >and depth of information and materials necessary to advance University >scholarship and research. Supervise Ordering Unit staff of approximately >10 FTE. Plan for the long-range needs of the Ordering Unit and contribute >to planning for the Acquisitions Department as a whole. > >This position is posted at the levels of Assistant and Associate >Librarian. Compensation and rank will be based on experience and relevant >qualifications. It reports to the head of the Acquisitions Department. > >Duties: > * Coordinate SUL's ordering program, including all orders in all > formats (including Internet resources); supervise approximately 10 highly > skilled paraprofessional staff. > * Collaborate with managers in other Acquisitionsunits to ensure > coordination of procedures and effective workflow within Acquisitions and > with other SUL units. > * Oversee the function and application of the Sirsi Unicorn ILS order > module in collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff. > * Manage order workflow in vendor databases (e.g., GOBI, Otto) in > collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff. > * Develop and document policies and procedures to support the work of > the unit and its effective interaction with other units throughout SUL. > * Formulate and implement projects to improve Acquisitions'service to > SUL. >Qualifications: > >At the Assistant Librarian level: > * An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent training or work experience. > * Experience in applying database software to control and production > tasks. > * Work experience in a library technical services or similar function. > * Ability to manage the work of staff in an environment that is > focused on detail and constantly changing. > * Ability to manage and prioritize and delegate to meet deadlines in a > complex, energetic environment. > * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. > * Knowledge of one or more languages other than English is preferred. >At the Associate Librarian level: > * 3-5 years work experience in library technical services function. >To apply, visit the online posting at >http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi?Job_Req=006921&JFam=NIL&JOBCODE=1586 > and click on the "I Want this Job!" link. Current Stanford staff should > apply entering the Job Requisition number, 006921, at > <http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html>http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html. > >Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, >2005. The position will remain open until filled. > >Christa Easton >Head, Acquisitions >Stanford University Libraries >Stanford, CA 94305-6004 >Phone: 650-723-7907 >Fax: 650-723-4775 >e-mail: ceaston@stanford.edu Christa Easton Head, Acquisitions Stanford University Libraries Stanford, CA 94305-6004 Phone: 650-723-7907 Fax: 650-723-4775 e-mail: ceaston@stanford.edu