Position vacancy -- SUNY Albany Marcia Tuttle 16 Oct 1998 22:50 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:59:32 -0400 From: Maggie Horn <mehorn@CNSVAX.ALBANY.EDU> Subject: Position vacancy -- SUNY Albany VACANCY NOTICE POSITION: Head, Acquisitions Department RESPONSIBILITIES: The University at Albany is seeking a librarian to manage the operations of a highly automated Acquisitions Department which includes Monographs Ordering and Invoicing, Monographs Receiving, Serials and Periodicals Units and to manage an acquisitions budget of approximately $4 million/fiscal year. The Department Head provides leadership, training and staff development for 14.5 FTE staff, sets goals, establishes priorities and work flow, and leads the ongoing review of departmental policies, procedures and organization. Encourages and recognizes excellence. Fosters effective communication and teamwork within the department and with other departments within the Libraries. Leads the department in the evaluation and use of new technologies in a changing environment. Works cooperatively with other Technical Services department heads to facilitate communication and efficient work flow. Research, publication and service to the Libraries, university and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment and promotion. Reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and Systems. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Substantial acquisitions experience using an automated acquisitions system in a medium size or large academic library. Demonstrated managerial, planning, supervisory, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Direct knowledge of and experience with at least one of the national bibliographic utilities. Demonstrated ability to take an active role in planning and implementing system upgrades. Desired: Reading knowledge of at least one Western European language. The successful candidate will have experience with many aspects of acquisitions such as monographic and serial information in all formats, approval plans, budget management, management of contracts and licenses, familiarity with MARC formats and the purchase of books with cataloging records, knowledge of standards and issues relating to acquisitions, and trends in technical services and automation. SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Minimum: $40,000. TERMS & BENEFITS: Twelve month appointment; sick leave and annual leave @ 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, major medical or Health Maintenance Organization. Social Security coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate = 3%). CAMPUS & COMMUNITY: The University at Albany is the oldest state chartered public institution of higher education in New York. Established in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994. Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York, Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service. More than 16,000 students are enrolled in the eight degree-granting schools and colleges of the University, which is noted for its achievement of both diversity and excellence. The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities. The University is located in New York's Capital Region, 150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston. The Capital Region has a population of approximately 750,000. APPLY TO: Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer University Libraries - UL-112 University at Albany State University of New York 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12222 DEADLINE: Review of letters of application and resumes will begin November 6, 1998. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references that may be contacted. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%**%*%*% Marguerite E. "Maggie" Horn Head, Cataloging Department University at Albany, State University of New York University Libraries 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 (518) 442-3633 Fax: (518) 442-3630 mehorn@cnsvax.albany.edu %*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%*%