Position announcement (Northeastern University Libraries) Marcia Tuttle 16 Jul 1998 16:38 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:49:58 -0400 From: Janet Belanger <jbelange@LYNX.DAC.NEU.EDU> Subject: Position announcement This announcement is being cross-posted. Please excuse any duplications. ASSISTANT HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT Northeastern University Libraries Northeastern University Libraries invites applications from and nominations of individuals with the enthusiasm, leadership skills, and energy to participate in the operational management, technological coordination, and continuous improvement of an acquisitions department which encompasses acquisitions, serials control, binding, receipt of government depository materials, and current periodicals. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of library acquisitions practice and procedures, familiarity with the technology needs of the modern technical services operation, knowledge of current trends in the provision of information in an academic environment, experience with vendor/publisher relations, and strong supervisory skills. Manage the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department and assist in the administration of the Libraries' acquisitions programs, including the order and receipt of monographs, serials and government documents, binding, gifts in kind, and current periodicals. Participate in the planning, implementation and documentation of goals, policies, work flow and procedures; oversee fund accounting; monitor compliance with U.S. Government Depository Program; facilitate communication with other library departments regarding inter-departmental initiatives and acquisitions procedures. Hire, train, evaluate and supervise 13 FTE staff. Identify requirements and opportunities for staff development. Oversee management, utilization, documentation, testing, and training on the Libraries' acquisitions system and all other technology-based tools for acquisitions and processing control. Plan and produce management reports; monitor and maintain ongoing relationships with vendors and publishers; participate in negotiating contracts and agreements, implement and monitor contracts for technical services operations, and evaluate vendor performance. Northeastern, a Carnegie Research II institution, is student-focused and dedicated to a cooperative education-experiential learning model. The Library holds membership in OCLC/Nelinet, the Coalition for Networked Information, the Boston Library Consortium, and the Boston Regional Library System, and is a Commission on Preservation and Access sponsor. Carl Systems and Tandem computers are the current platforms for the catalog and for circulation and technical services. Visit our website for more information: http://www.neu.edu/library/. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree. 2 or more years of progressively responsible experience in library serials and non-serials acquisitions, including supervisory responsibility preferably in an academic environment. Experience with acquisitions information technology, including but not limited to: integrated library systems, vendor interfaces, standards, online and Internet resources, and networked systems. Excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory, planning, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to evaluate operations. Creative, self-motivated, and service-oriented. High energy and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Knowledge of the book trade and of trends and issues in publishing, scholarly communication, higher education, library and related-industry standards and information technology. Knowledge of a foreign language desirable. Commitment to professional growth and staff development. Must have experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, achieving and working with a diverse staff/student population. SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Review of applications will begin AUGUST 15 and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: Janet B. Belanger, Head, Acquisitions Department, Northeastern University Libraries, 260 Snell Library, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Northeastern University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and especially welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. ---------------- Janet B. Belanger Northeastern University Libraries voice:617-373-4959 fax:617-373-8396 jbelange@lynx.dac.neu.edu