Position Announcement (Delaware) Dina Giambi 06 Dec 2005 22:37 UTC
The University of Delaware Library is recruiting for the following professional position: Head, Acquisitions Department (Level 16) Library DEADLINE: February 6, 2006 REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program. Seeking candidates with a minimum of three years recent experience in monograph acquisitions and/or serials. A proven record of success as a supervisor. Experience with an online integrated library system; ability to assess and implement new information technologies. Ability to implement and foster change. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively in a complex environment with Library staff who have diverse information and support needs. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of acquisitions business practices. Awareness of current trends in publishing, acquisitions/serials, and automation. Preferred: Experience working with vendors and publishers. Budget experience. DUTIES: The Head, Acquisitions Department manages the operations of the Monographic Acquisitions, Serials, and Government Documents and Map Processing Units. The Department Head provides leadership for three librarians, 16 support staff, and student assistants, sets goals, establishes priorities and work flow, and conducts the ongoing review of policies and procedures. The Department Head is responsible for expending the Library’s materials budget of over $7 million, provides reports, monitors the electronic invoice payment interface with University Procurement, and uses PeopleSoft Financials. The incumbent plays a key role in the management of the integrated library system, Ex Libris Aleph 500, for the order and receipt of library materials as well as the investigation and implementation of methods for exchanging appropriate electronic data between libraries and vendors. Leads Department staff in the use of new technologies. Oversees gift processing. The Department Head will foster cooperation and collaborative efforts within the Department and with the Bibliographic Control Department and other Library departments. Reports to the Assistant Director for Library Technical Services. The full job description is available online at: http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/employment/psjobs.htm. More information about the Library is available online at http://www.lib.udel.edu. CONTACT: Send or email letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or email to Paul Anderson at pa@udel.edu Thank you. M. Dina Giambi Chair, Head, Acquisitions Department Search Committee and Assistant Director for Library Technical Services University of Delaware Library 181 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19717-5267 Phone: 302-831-2829 Fax: 302-831-1046 E-mail: dinag@udel.edu