Head, Acq. Dept., Center for Research Libraries (Marjorie Bloss) ERCELAA@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 01 Mar 1995 17:09 UTC
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 1995 10:28:31 -0600 From: Marjorie Bloss <bloss@CRLMAIL.UCHICAGO.EDU> Subject: Head, Acquisitions Department At Center for Research Libraries -- Search Extended POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT This position has been cross-posted to several lists. Apologies for the duplication. CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT SEARCH EXTENDED GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Center for Research Libraries seeks a knowledgeable and creative professional to provide leadership as Head of the Acquisitions Department. The Center for Research Libraries (an ARL member) is an international cooperative organization whose 126 members are academic and research institutions having substantial libraries. The Center's collections contain more than 3.7 million volumes and 1.4 million microforms that complement and supplement the collections of North American academic and research libraries through interlibrary loan and document delivery. The Center's primary acquisitions include foreign doctoral dissertations, major microform sets, foreign documents, and more than 14,000 current serial titles, a number of which are procured through exchange agreements. The Center has used OCLC since 1983 and also has access to the RLIN database. In April 1992, Innovative Interfaces' OPAC and Cataloging modules were installed and in October 1993, the Acquisitions and Serials modules were added. As a result, the Center staff have been re-evaluating work flow, job descriptions and staffing levels in order to implement and coordinate automation successfully and to position the Center for future changes. JOB SUMMARY: The Head of Acquisitions manages and administers the operations of the Acquisitions Department (consisting of the Serials and Monographs sections) to ensure accurate and efficient acquiring and claiming, and general fiscal accountability for the Center's monographs, serials, foreign documents, and exchange materials. There are 10 FTE staff in the department: two professional, and eight clerical. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Knowledge of at least one foreign language as well as demonstrated ability to work with materials in a variety of foreign languages. Five years' professional experience in an academic library in acquisitions and/or serials. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions and serials technical functions (e.g., use of machine-readable bibliographic records in acquisitions work, knowledge of detailed record-keeping, problem solving, and follow through). Detailed knowledge of at least one national bibliographic system (OCLC, RLIN, etc.) as well as a nationally recognized automated integrated library system (e.g., Innovative Interfaces, NOTIS, DRA, DYNIX, etc.) for Serials and/or Acquisitions is mandatory. (Serials experience is a definite plus.) Minimum three years' supervisory experience in acquisitions or serials. Proven managerial skills to include organizing work flow and staff efficiently, problem-solving, and proven leadership abilities in a quickly changing environment. Superior oral and written skills are also a must. SALARY BENEFITS: $37,200-$55,600 annually, appointment level depending on experience and qualifications. Company paid medical, TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan, life insurance, and self-paid dental insurance. 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, and 10 holidays annually. TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to: Ms. Lyn Whittington Director of Administration The Center for Research Libraries 6050 South Kenwood Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (312) 955-4545 Ext. 315 (telephone) (312) 955-4339 (fax)