job posting-Acquisitions Librarian, University of Oregon Rosella Thomas Layton 23 Jan 2007 19:21 UTC
Acquisitions Librarian University of Oregon Deadline: 21 February Manages the Monograph Acquisitions Unit within the <http://libweb.uoregon.edu/colldev/>Collection Development and Acquisitions Department (CDA). Provides leadership and acts as the primary resource for monograph acquisitions and assisting with other higher-level management activities. Reporting to the head of CDA, she/he will coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving, quick cataloging, and processing a wide variety of resources from around the world. As the Monograph Acquisitions Unit leader, this colleague will establish and maintain relationships with vendors and publishers; resolve complex order problems; assist in budget preparation and monitoring; design and prepare acquisitions reports; assist in the management of approval plans; and lead initiatives to develop priorities, analyze workflows, and implement change in order to enhance services. Will serve as the technical expert in the use of Innovative Interfaces' Millennium Acquisitions module, actively collaborating with Library Systems personnel to evaluate and implement software applications in support of acquisitions operations. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLIS degree in hand by start date; excellent problem solving skills; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines; demonstrated experience handling multiple priorities and/or projects; strong commitment to service enhancement through teamwork and through responsiveness to clients; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels and with people of diverse backgrounds; potential to excel in a dynamic academic library environment, displaying leadership, flexibility, initiative, creative energy, and resourcefulness; familiarity with monograph acquisitions operations in an academic environment or a similar large or complex library setting; experience using integrated library systems; familiarity with fund accounting and library budgeting practices; demonstrated knowledge of library acquisitions practices, the publishing industry, licensing, and vendor contracts. APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE: Open until filled; review of applications begins February 21, 2007. Send Word or pdf attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover letter, résumé and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most current supervisor) to: Laine Stambaugh at <mailto:lastamba@uoregon.edu>lastamba@uoregon.edu. The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural diversity. For complete description and application details, see: <http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acquisitions2.html>libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acquisitions2.html Rosella Thomas Layton Renewals Unit Supervisor Acquisitions Dept/Serials-Knight Library 1299 University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1299 EMAIL: rthomas@uoregon.edu Phone: (541) 346-1842 FAX: (541) 346-3485