Serials Acquisitions Librarian Position Vacancy -- Tracy Mixon Stephen D. Clark 05 Oct 1999 15:14 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Serials Acquisitions Librarian Position Vacancy Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 14:38:28 -0500 From: Tracy Mixon <tracy-mixon@uiowa.edu> The University of Iowa Libraries Iowa City, Iowa Position Vacancy SERIALS ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED 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. Application Procedures: Applications must be received by October 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