Head of Acquisitions
Walter Clinton Jackson Library
University of North Carolina Greensboro

The Walter Clinton Jackson Library at the University of North Carolina
Greensboro invites an innovative, knowledgeable, and energetic individual
to head the Acquisitions Department. This individual will provide
leadership for and manage all aspects of acquisitions functions. Reporting
to the Assistant Director for Technical Services, this individual plans
and provides directions in the areas of approval plans, firm orders,
standing orders, journal subscriptions, invoicing, claiming, etc. The
Library’s annual acquisitions budget for both print and electronic
materials is over five million dollars. This is a twelve-month contract,
tenured or tenure-track faculty position.

Major responsibilities
Participate in library-wide planning, policy and priority decisions as a
member of the Library’s Administrative Advisory Group; manage the
ordering, receiving, and invoicing operations; supervise, train, and
evaluate nine support staff; project and track budgets; collect, analyze
and use data to improve operations and services; prepare reports; monitor
approval plans and gifts; participate in the selecting and communication
with vendors and publishers; monitor annual materials budgets, and
coordinate special projects related materials acquisitions with other
departments.  The individual is expected to take a lead role in
initiatives which will improve operational efficiency. Other
responsibilities will include participation in collection management and
may include participation in public or other technical services, depending
on the candidate’s qualifications and library needs.  The successful
candidate will work closely with colleagues in the Library and with
teaching faculty.

Required qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; minimum of three years experience in
library acquisitions or related professional experience; supervisory
experience; a demonstrated understanding of acquisitions operations and
its effect on work flow within the Library; knowledge of emerging
information technologies and their applications in acquisitions functions;
understanding issues in scholarly communications; experience in dealing
with licensing and agreement issues; experience with automated
acquisitions and serials modules; proficiency in using a variety of MS
software.  Excellent interpersonal and  communication skills.  Ability to
work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and donors in the
rapidly changing environment of information technology.  Strong service
orientation is essential.  Demonstrated professional achievement, service,
and scholarly/creative activity are required for reappointment and tenure.

Preferred qualifications
Familiarity with acquisitions and serials control modules (preferably
SIRSI).  Knowledge of relational databases and MS Office software such as
Excel and Access to create needed acquisitions reports. Account and fund
management experience in research or academic libraries.

The work environment
UNCG is a doctoral, research-intensive institution with an enrollment of
over 15,000, 20 doctoral degree programs, 54 master degree programs, and a
broad range of academic programs for undergraduate education. The Jackson
Library supports the learning and increasing research missions of the
University through its print and electronic resources, reference and
instructional services, and other outreach programs, with collections of
1.2 million volumes, over 4,300 current journal subscriptions, more than
26, 000 electronic journals, over 240 electronic databases, and with 80
percent of receiving federal government documents. The Jackson Library is
a member of OCLC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources
Coalition (SPARC), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries
(ASERL).  The University’s 190-acre campus is one mile from the center of
Greensboro, a city of more than 230,000 and is in the Piedmont Triad (with
a population over 1 million), an area of great natural beauty, diverse
industry, cultural arts, and mild temperature. Learn more about the
University at http://www.uncg.edu and the Jackson Library at
http://library.uncg.edu.

Salary and benefits
The salary at the appointment is competitive and depends upon
qualifications and experience.  Standard benefits include state or
optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans, state health plan, and 24
vacation days per year.

Application procedures
Send an application letter addressing qualifications, along with a current
curriculum vita and the names of three professional references to:
Beth Ellington
Head of Acquisitions Search Committee
Jackson Library
University of North Carolina Greensboro
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170

Preference will be given to applications received by July 31, 2005.
Position will remain open until filled.  Starting date is negotiable.
EEO/AA. The University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational
atmosphere.