Position opening -- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Marcia Tuttle 25 Jun 1997 20:33 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 11:19:14 -0700 From: Naomi K. Young <Naomi.Young@NAU.EDU> Subject: Position opening -- Flagstaff, AZ NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL POSITION The Cline Library at Northern Arizona University invites applications for: Acquisitions Librarian. Under the direction of the Head of Bibliographic Services, manages four full time employees in all aspects of monographic, serial, and non-book acquisitions, recognizing and appreciating their multicultural differences and needs. Formulates policy and procedures for an integrated Library system (Innovative Interfaces). Works with the Head of Collection Development on fund management. Participates in the departmental management group. Participates in collection development. Participates on library committees; represents the Library, as appropriate, in campus, state, and regional meetings. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS; Minimum 3 years (pre- and/or post-MLS) experience in library acquisitions, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience that demonstrated appreciation for diversity issues. Current knowledge of the book trade, serials acquisitions, and electronic information products. Experience with vendor negotiation. Experience with an automated library system. Demonstrated ability to interact productively with all members of the Library team in problem solving, work flow analysis, and decision- making while respecting cultural differences. Experience in resolving issues in an environment supportive of change. Strong commitment to library service. Strong interest in emerging technologies and their use in bibliographic control. Excellent written and oral communication skills. DESIRED: Experience with approval plans. Send resume, letter of application addressing each qualification above, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Maggie Horn, Head of Bibliographic Services, Cline Library, Northern Arizona University, Box 6022, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Minimum salary is $32,000. The closing date for receipt of applications is August 31, 1997. Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, a city of 52,000 people at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. While we are the academic center for all northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau we also serve 4,000 students at 7 distance learning locations in southern and central Arizona. NAU has a growing minority student population and is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action; we welcome Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Veterans willing to make a commitment to NAU's mission of cultural diversity. Naomi Young nyoung@azaccess.com http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~nky