Position Announcement: Serials Acquisitions Librarian, Univ. of Iowa Tracy Mixon 16 Jul 1999 17:08 UTC
The University of Iowa Libraries Iowa City, Iowa Position Vacancy SERIALS ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN Position Description: Under direction of the Team Leader for Serials Acquisitions, the Serials Acquisitions Librarian will provide support for the broad range of acquisitions activities for serials in all formats, with an emphasis on support for acquisition of digital information resources, including: manage complex order and receipt issues; supervise paraprofessional and student employees on the Serials Acquisitions Team; coordinate and maintain access to new and continuing digital information resources, in consort with colleagues in technical services, public services, and systems; in consultation with collection management staff, coordinate the ordering and renewal of electronic resources; collaborate with cataloging teams to ensure public access and record maintenance of electronic resources; maintain central repository of information on licenses and other information regarding the acquisition of digital information; in collaboration with collection management staff, provide support for management of established licenses and contracts, license compliance, and record keeping for digital acquisitions; work with appropriate staff to facilitate access and contract issues; communicate within the Libraries about digital materials acquisition, and monitor trends in electronic publishing and licensing; and assist with vendor negotiations as needed and as appropriate. Qualifications Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school; a strong interest in or experience with acquisition of electronic resources; proven analytical and problem solving skills; strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; flexibility; ability to prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized; and, a proven commitment to professional growth and development. Preferred: Serials and/or acquisitions experience in an academic or research library; experience with an automated acquisitions environment; reading knowledge of two languages in addition to English. Salary and Appointment: Appointment will be made at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II and salary will be based on relevant experience and educational background and will be competitive with peer institutions. The salary range for this position is $30,000 to $35,000. The University offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, dental, and vision insurance, childcare credit, and additional benefits. The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa Library system consists of the Main Library (including the Information Arcade) and 11 branch libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the Sciences), the largest of which is Hardin Library for the Health Sciences which includes the Information Commons, an electronic classroom facility. With over 3 million volumes, the collections of the UI Libraries rank 30 out of 107 in the Association of Research Libraries. The University Libraries is a member of OCLC, Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and Center for Research Libraries (CRL). The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts. Environment - The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, The University of Iowa offers recognized programs in a wide variety of areas. The University consists of a faculty of some 1,700 serving over 28,000 students, over 9,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. The University of Iowa employs over 15,000 permanent full-time and part-time staff. Iowa City is a community with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages, and is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30 minutes away. Application Procedures: Applications must be received by September 30, 1999. Qualified individuals should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Janice Simmons-Welburn, Director, Human Resources and Processing Services, University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420 (319) 335-5871. The UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY For further information concerning the University of Iowa Libraries, visit our website at http://www.lib.uiowa.edu