Position Available (Academic; Acquisitions; Seattle, WA) John Popko 13 Dec 1994 21:27 UTC
ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN (non-tenure-track) A.A. Lemieux Library, Seattle University Seattle University, a Jesuit institution founded in 1891, is the largest independent university in the Northwest with over 6,000 students enrolled in 41 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs. The A.A. Lemieux Library supports the curriculum with a collection of 200,000 volumes, 1430 current subscriptions, CD-ROM workstations, and the recently installed Sirsi Unicorn Collection Management System. RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS): Plan, organize, and supervise all acquisitions activities using the Sirsi Unicorn system for order, receipt, claiming, and fund accounting for all print and non-print materials received as firm orders, standing orders, subscriptions, and gifts. Manage the encumbrance and expenditure of the materials budget ($400,000+ in FY 1995). Manage the full utilization of Unicorn acquisition module (began July 1994). Prepare reports and expen- diture projections. Train and supervise 2 full-time support staff and student assistant(s). Participate in development of library policies and in faculty activities. Establish and maintain effective communication with university faculty on acquisitions matters and as liaison in subject area(s). Report to the Head of Technical Services. QUALIFICATIONS: (Individuals must meet these minimum qualifications and be able to explain or demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.) Required: Master's degree from ALA accredited program; two years of acquisitions experience; fund accounting and budget management experience; demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions and serials technical functions (e.g., use of machine-readable bibliographic records in acquisition work and management of subscriptions and standing orders); experience with automated acquisitions system; demonstrated management, supervisory, and communication skills. Preferred: Professional acquisitions experience in an academic library; knowledge of domestic and foreign book trade; awareness of trends in academic library acquisitions; working knowledge of one or more modern European languages. SALARY AND AVAILABILITY: Minimum $27,500 (distributed between a nine-month base faculty contract and a Summer letter of appointment) plus medical, dental, and educational benefits. Faculty appointment (non-tenure-track) at appropriate rank. Position is currently vacant; starting date is negotiable. APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit letter of application addressing responsibilities and qualifi- cations stated above, current resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to John Popko, University Librarian, Lemieux Library, Seattle University, Seattle, WA 98122-4460. Applications received by January 9, 1995, will be given first consid- eration; applications will be considered until position is filled. Special Note: All position applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of a position offer. Documentation establishing authorization to work may include: Social Security card, United States birth certificate, or other approved documentation. A photo identification will also be required. For more information, call the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization Service at (206) 553-5956. SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON DISABILITY