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By gsliscomm, February 19, 2013 5:33 pm

Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an innovative, energetic and service-oriented Head of Acquisitions. The
successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with other colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.

Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading teaching and research institutions. With 2,000 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For more information, see: www.uottawa.ca.

The Collections budget in 2012-13 is 14.6M, which is the 5th largest in Canadian academic libraries. The budget has increased by about 60% over the past seven years (from 8.8 M to 14.6M). This has allowed us to expand our collection into new and emerging areas of scholarship. It also underlines the university administration’s strong commitment to the value of the resources we acquire for supporting the teaching and research mission of the university. The Library is strongly committed to a digital content strategy – there are over 500,000 e-books in our collection, as well as almost 100,000 accessible e-journals and over 650 research databases licensed for the university community.

Description: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian (Collections), the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of
the Library’s acquisitions activities, in all formats, in support of the research, teaching, and learning activities of the university community. A main function of the position consists in managing the various activities of the Acquisitions Unit, such as ordering, receiving, claiming, selection of vendors, monitoring of vendor performance, and budget oversight. The incumbent works closely with various other units and individuals to ensure that our acquisitions operations exemplify best practices and align with Library strategic goals. Moreover, the incumbent ensures that these activities integrate with workflows of other groups or services in the Library, such as the Document Processing, the Library Systems Division, and the Subject Librarians, in an optimal manner. The incumbent works closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian and the Acquisitions Coordinator to ensure that electronic resource procedures and workflows are integrated into the objectives and practices of the Acquisitions Service.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s Degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an
ALA accredited institution or equivalent.

2. Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, or fewer, depending
on the relevance of experience to the position.

3. Knowledge and experience in library acquisitions and collection
development and in electronic resources activities and issues.

4. Demonstrated leadership skills, including a flexible and
forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities.

5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a
complex library environment.

6. Demonstrated experience in managing staff.

7. Extensive knowledge of integrated library system applications and
issues, Electronic Resources Management (ERM) system, the web, IT
standards, practices and emerging technologies applicable in a library
environment.

8. Ability to establish and maintain excellent vendor relations and
demonstrated experience in license negotiation.

9. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

10. Strong organizational and planning skills.

11. Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures with
shifting priorities and changing constraints.

12. Bilingual (French & English), spoken and written, including the
ability to make presentations in both official languages.

Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counselors, Language teachers).

Applications, accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013.

Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
65 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Email: biblio@uottawa.ca

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism
Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of
tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.

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By gsliscomm, February 19, 2013 5:09 pm

Become part of a vibrant community of world-class professionals transforming the lives of a motivated and diverse student population. A pioneer in innovative academic programs since 1897 and one of the fastest growing colleges in New England, Bay Path College seeks a Library Associate for acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and other related tasks as assigned. The Library Associate will oversee and maintain acquisitions functions for library materials in all formats using WMS software; assist in interlibrary loan functions using OCLC and other automated systems; and perform public services, including circulation of library materials, reserves, and general office support. Twelve-month position, approximately 30 hours per week during regular business hours; occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications: academic degree, business focus preferred; familiarity with academic library services; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software; Internet search skills; library experience desirable; experience with WMS and OCLC software a plus.

To apply, send a curriculum vitae and cover letter that includes a summary of your qualifications, and names and contact information of four professional references to hr@baypath.edu. Application materials should be sent in MS Word format. For questions about the position or the curriculum, email Michael Moran, Director of Library and Information Services, at mmoran@baypath.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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By gsliscomm, September 24, 2012 12:33 pm

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world’s leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.

Representative Job Summary
Yale University librarians work in libraries across the Central, West, Medical, and Science campuses, to build, manage, and provide access to a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. They demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and imagination in their work and adapt to and help shape a continuously evolving work environment. Yale librarians provide consistently high quality service to the University, and help meet the needs of the local, national, and international teaching and research communities.

Departmental Focus
Maintains and enhances the Library’s core production systems and services, particularly Orbis, and ancillary applications as they relate to Acquisitions. Handles systems development, implementation, upgrade coordination, troubleshooting, support, training, and documentation preparation. Serves as primary contact with Library IT for Acquisitions and maintains a broad, detailed mastery of core applications and the internal operations of acquisitions. Works with key staff in the Library, especially in Library IT, to plan and coordinate enhancements to our products and special systems-related projects. Participates in the Library’s management, assessment, training, and development programs; contributes to implementing the mission of the Library; serves on Library and University committees; and is active professionally. System Librarians maintain professional affiliations in appropriate organizations and keep abreast of the latest developments in integrated library principles and systems.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Runs, coordinates and monitors production systems services ensuring reliable performance, data integrity, collection of metrics and timely and accurate completion of jobs related to the Voyager Acquisitions module and tables. These services include: database loads, extracts, and transfers; the creation of database analysis and statistical reports; and the maintenance of application parameter tables.
• Participates in system upgrades, new release installations, and special projects related to our core systems and services in the functional area of acquisitions.
• Serves as the project manager and technical coordinator for the implementation of new programs and acquisitions system enhancements including the drafting of specifications for new automated services and coordination with the appropriate units and individuals throughout the YUL system. Develops and coordinates testing, documentation creation and training.
• Manages and/or coordinates the transition of newly implemented systems to production status.
• Establishes productive relationships with individuals and organizations at Yale and at other institutions, particularly those using the same core systems as the Yale Library, in order to advance the Library’s objectives.
• Serves as an expert resource within the Library regarding core production systems. Routinely serves on committees and task forces.

Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Thorough understanding of MARC. Project management experience and understanding of library operations.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with both library and technical staff.
3. Strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to details. Demonstrated technical aptitude. Strong analytical skills.
4. Proven ability to work within a team environment and actively promote collaboration.
5. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires a minimum of two years of extensive experience with automated library systems. Appointment to the rank of Librarian III requires a minimum of three years of extensive experience with automated library systems.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Knowledge of Oracle SQL, Unix, Perl, Voyager, MetaLib, SFX, RLIN, OCLC, HTML, XML. Experience with Endeavor’s Voyager ILS. Knowledge of Unicode and other standards for representation of library information in electronic form such as METS, MODS, EAD, etc.

Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration – the STARS req ID for this position is 18625BR.  Please be sure to reference #18625BR in your cover letter.

Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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By gsliscomm, August 6, 2012 12:31 pm

Phillips Academy is seeking applicants for a full time position as Acquisitions/Technical Services/Circulation librarian. Primary responsibility is to oversee all aspects of acquisitions. Candidate will assist Technical Services manager with quarterly inventory, cataloging, and running reports. Candidate will also provide support with circulation and provide customer service at the circulation desk. Must be detailed oriented, have strong organizational skills and be flexible with work schedule.  Bachelor’s degree required plus 2 years prior library experience.  Hours are Monday-Thursday and Saturday, including at least one week night . Full time position, 39 hours per week for 47 weeks, full benefits.  Full background check required.  Please submit a resume by Friday, August 10, 2012 to Human resources, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St. Andover, MA  01810 or e-mail to hr@andover.edu

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By gsliscomm, July 23, 2012 1:22 pm

Position: E-Resources and Serials Acquisitions Librarian
Available: September 1, 2012

Posting: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-resources_acquisitions.html

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as leader of the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Section within the E Resources & Serials Management Department.

Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have easy access to a broad range of research publications provided through the University Library. Under the general direction of the department head, the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian leads the section responsible for the acquisition and management of electronic resources and print serials. In support of the teaching and research mission of the University, the individual in this position works collaboratively with Library colleagues and with publisher and vendor representatives.

The E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership in the acquisition, maintenance, and support of electronic resources and print serials offered by the University Library, and participates in policy development regarding e-resources and serials in support of University Library priorities. The E Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian supervises the E Resources Librarian, who leads the licensing team, as well as five staff members whose primary assignments involve the acquisition, implementation, and front-line service of electronic resources and print serials. The Librarian is responsible for: reviewing workflows for efficiency and effectiveness; coordinating the documentation of section procedures; conducting license negotiations with information providers as a member of the University Library licensing team; serving as liaison to vendors and other Library departments regarding issues and questions related to the acquisition and receipt of e-resources and print serials; developing and maintaining an understanding of issues related to e resources and serials, contributing to the professional dialogue and a wide variety of pertinent Library initiatives. Additionally, the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian serves on relevant Library committees and task forces and may represent the Library with consortial organizations.

Qualifications

Required:
ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Three or more years of related experience in an academic library. Demonstrated experience with issues and practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of print serials and e-resource collections. Supervisory experience. Proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective organization and time management skills. The ability to work well within a team environment and with diverse groups of library staff. Strong commitment to customer service. Enthusiasm for an innovative and evolving work environment.

Preferred:
Experience using library management and electronic resources systems such as Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium system and Serials Solutions 360 products. Supervisory experience relating to acquisitions or other technical services operations. Project management skills. Understanding of business and licensing models and their budget implications, and the ability to clearly communicate that understanding. Experience with relational database programs. Involvement in professional development activities, including research and participation in professional organizations. Track record of professional involvement in e-resources and/or serials.

The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country’s oldest state university. UNC Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 29,000 students, employs more than 3,500 members of the faculty, and offers 69 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law. Library collections include over 6.5 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Together with the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.

The University Library invests proudly in its employees, strives to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration, and encourages vision and innovation.

The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day’s drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on August 6, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply:
Please visit http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6025 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references, one of which must be a current supervisor. Additionally, please indicate in your cover letter where you first learned of this position.

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By gsliscomm, July 23, 2012 1:19 pm

Position: E-Books and Specialized Acquisitions Librarian
Available: September 1, 2012

Posting: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-books.html

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual for the position of E-Books & Specialized Acquisitions Librarian.

Reporting to the Head of Monographic Services, the individual in this position will lead the E-Books & Specialized Acquisitions Section, which manages e-book packages and monographic standing orders, as well as special monographic orders, including rush materials, multimedia, e-books and data sets.

The E-Books & Specialized Acquisitions Librarian will be responsible for shaping acquisition models and developing section workflows for evolving resources like e-books and specialized acquisitions. Additionally, the individual in this position will allocate section resources to meet identified priorities and will train and supervise section staff, facilitate communication between section staff and internal constituents (such as subject librarians), working collaboratively with other leaders in the Monographic Services Department to further its goals and maximize its success. The individual in this position will also be a member of the Library’s E-Resources Licensing Team. The individual in this position will engage professionally at conferences, through research and scholarly collaboration to prepare the section and department for new and emerging modes of acquisitions.

This position is a part of Monographic Services, a department focused on the efficient and effective acquisition and cataloging of monographic materials (both print and electronic). The Department is responsible for expending a monographic materials budget of ca. $5,000,000 annually. The Monographic Services Department acquires print and non-print materials (including e-books) using a variety of acquisitions methods: firm orders, approval plans, blanket orders, and standing orders. The Department places the orders, claims outstanding materials, receives the material and processes invoices for payment. The Department also establishes shelf-ready arrangements with library material vendors. After receipt, the Department does quality control checks on the shelf-ready materials received and performs FastCat treatment for mainstream titles with acceptable cataloging copy at the point of receipt.

Qualifications

Required:
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Interest in and enthusiasm for working with specialized acquisitions as evidenced by related professional activity, presentations and publications. Demonstrated leadership potential, including management of a group project or supervisory experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time and set priorities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse range of colleagues. Enthusiasm for an innovative and evolving work environment. Experience in library technical services. Proficiency with creating and manipulating spreadsheets. Experience with an integrated library system (ILS), preferably Millennium.

Preferred:
Experience supervising fulltime staff. Academic library experience. Experience with international library acquisitions. Track record of professional involvement in associations and organizations related to library acquisitions. Library e-resource licensing experience. Familiarity with acquisitions, list, ERM and cataloging modules of Millennium Integrated Library System. Budgeting, compiling and reviewing acquisitions data for decision making. Knowledge of accounting principles with respect to library acquisitions.

The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country’s oldest state university. UNC Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 29,000 students, employs more than 3,500 members of the faculty, and offers 69 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law. Library collections include over 6.5 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Together with the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.

The University Library invests proudly in its employees, strives to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration, and encourages vision and innovation.

The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day’s drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on August 6, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply:
Please visit http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6026 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references, one of which must be a current supervisor. Additionally, please indicate in your cover letter where you first learned of this position.

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By gsliscomm, June 20, 2012 8:43 am

The University of Connecticut Libraries seeks an Acquisitions & Financial Services Team Leader, a University Librarian III (UCP 9).

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Vice Provost or a Program Area Director, the incumbent leads the Acquisitions & Financial Services (AFS) Team, ensuring that acquisitions and financial services operations and services are conducted efficiently and effectively. He/she coordinates ordering, receipt, and payment functions; establishes library expectations for vendor performance and methods to track vendor performance; and supervises all AFS Team members. Working in close collaboration with the Electronic Resources Management Librarian, this position assists in the documentation and management of the collections budget for electronic resources. The incumbent works with the Acquisitions Librarian and other AFS Team members to oversee the Libraries budgets for continuations, one-time collections expenses, and collections support expenses. The incumbent also works with the Libraries’ Finance Director and other AFS Team members to oversee expenditures related to compensation, commodities, contract, and equipment expenses. This position also oversees fund accounting and end-of-fiscal-year closure in the libraries’ integrated library system and internal library and accounting systems and reconciles expenditures with the University’s financial accounting system. He/she coordinates the preparation of budget projections and analyses as required or requested. For a complete position description with minimum qualifications please go to http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. To apply please submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, a current resume, and names and contact information for three references via Husky Hire.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

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By gsliscomm, April 10, 2012 9:29 am

Collections Procurement Librarian
Acquisitions Department, Technical Services
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian 2-3
www.yale.edu/jobs

Schedule: Full time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, as one of the world’s leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and sixteen school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.

Within the University Library, Technical Services departments pursue a course of continual change and innovation in building integrated, university-wide information access systems. These systems are designed to provide readers timely access to new materials in all formats as well as a high-quality bibliographic record of Yale’s extraordinary library collections, which have developed over the last three centuries. Our collections continue to grow at more than 200,000 volumes per year, including an increasing number of materials in digital form. The Library’s serials collection consists of over 90,000 currently received print titles and over 63,000 titles in electronic format. Yale is a member of the NERL Consortium and the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), contributing to the NACO and BIBCO programs.

Job Summary
Yale University librarians work in libraries across the Central, West, Medical, and Science campuses, to build, manage, and provide access to a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. They demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and imagination in their work and adapt to and help shape a continuously evolving work environment. Yale librarians provide consistently high quality service to the University, and help meet the needs of the local, national, and international teaching and research communities.

Departmental Focus
Reporting to the Chief Acquisitions Librarian and Head of the Acquisitions Department under the Library’s Technical Services Division, the Collections Procurement Librarian provides professional, technical, and fiscal expertise in the overall management of orders and approvals, including management of gifts and exchanges. Manages the work of the Order Support unit and supervises (hires, trains, evaluates) staff who perform a variety of activities related to ordering of materials in all formats. Works collaboratively and collegially Library-wide with all acquisitions units, selectors, catalogers, and Information Technology Office to develop best practices to support the management of orders and approval plans for all formats of library collections. Keeps abreast of trends in publishing, and pricing practices and of vendor technologies and software developments as they relate to library fund accounting, budget analysis, and ordering technologies.

Primary Responsibilities
Manages Order Support unit
· Hires, trains and evaluates clerical & technical staff in the Order Support Unit within the Acquisitions Department.
· Manages process change and workflow shifts based on organizational and departmental changes.
· Assesses ordering activity throughout the Library. In collaboration with the Chief Acquisitions Librarian, develops best practices, policies and procedures for managing and ensuring accountability for procurement of collections materials.
· Makes recommendations for staffing needs and level of expertise needed for ordering units.

Manages Approval Plans
· Serves as the Library’s point of contact with approval plan vendors. Coordinates with subject specialists (selectors, curators, et al) on development of approval plan profiles. Communicates with selectors and vendors about desired changes to approval plans.
· Ensures that vendors adhere to profiles. Works closely with subject specialists and the Team Leader of the Monograph Support Team to monitor approval plan activity. Identifies reasons for duplication against other plans and orders and make appropriate adjustments to avoid further duplication. Monitors and evaluates all approval rejections.
· Works closely with the Chief Acquisitions Librarian and the Director of Collection Development to develop best practices, policies and procedures related to approval plans and approval plan materials. Works closely with the Acquisitions Technology, Training & Documentation Librarian to document said best practices, policies and procedures.

Manages processing of Gifts
· Oversees processing for accession of selected gift material and processing for disposition of unwanted gift material. Serves as the Library’s point of contact with Better World Books.

Manages the Exchange Program
· Develops a system for tracking the Library’s Exchange Program.
· Oversees and monitors Exchange activity.

May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and a minimum of two years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Appointment to the Librarian III rank requires at least five years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.

Experience managing library technical services with an emphasis on acquisitions, particularly management of procurement of collections materials in all formats (print and electronic), and vendor relations. Two or more years of demonstrated supervisory experience, including training and staff development.

Experience with use of integrated library systems (preferably Voyager). Knowledge of the complex, ever-changing electronic publishing environment and scholarly communications issues.

Ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects, and services. Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage complex workflows; a high level of numeracy and ability to deal effectively with complex budgets.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentations. Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills; and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing and ambiguous environment. Must be able to work with faculty, staff and students in a culturally diverse environment.

Preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Experience managing acquisition of materials from non-Western countries. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration – the STARS req ID for this position is 16196BR. Please be sure to reference #16196BR in your cover letter.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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By gsliscomm, December 6, 2011 12:15 pm

Salary: Starting at $55,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:11/10/11
Deadline:12/15/11

Clinical Assistant Professor & Resource Acquisition & Management Librarian
RESOURCE ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN
(HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

The University of Illinois at Chicago, a Carnegie RU/VH institution located near the Chicago Loop, with a student enrollment of 27,000 and offering doctoral degrees in 60 areas and master’s degrees in nearly 80, seeks a talented and innovative librarian to head its Resource Acquisition & Management Department (RAM).

RAM was formed in 2010 by merging the Acquisitions and Catalog Departments and integrating electronic resources management. It is a continuously evolving technical services operation that meets the changing needs of an ARL library. It handles ordering, receiving, and payment for more than $8.5 million in electronic and print materials. Electronic resources management handles license negotiation and access to the library’s electronic collections. Cataloging is done both in-house and through vendor services. The UIC Library contributes to the NACO program of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging. Work is performed within the framework of a 76-library Voyager state system called I-Share.

RAM is located in the University’s Richard J. Daley Library but serves all sites of the University Library system (including Libraries of the Health Sciences in four cities). The department currently consists of 4.8 FTE professionals and 16 support staff organized to perform Acquisitions & Rapid Cataloging, Resource Description & Access, and Electronic Resources functions.

The Resource Acquisition & Management Librarian reports to the Associate University Librarian and is responsible for:

• managing and leading the department and its personnel
• planning and implementing new initiatives that will improve service and efficiency
• coordinating multi-unit projects
• directly overseeing the Resource Description & Access unit, which performs original cataloging and database management and offers metadata services
• proposing and implementing organizational and staffing changes to improve the department’s effectiveness
• leading the development and implementation of new standards and systems in cataloging, acquisitions, and electronic resources
• encouraging staff development within RAM, and among staff whose assignments in Special Collections and the Library of the Health Sciences include technical services operations
• working effectively with vendors of products and services and with partners in consortia
• contributing to management of the Library.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school program; a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience in one or more technical services functions in an academic library; knowledge of current trends and new developments in library technical services and the description and discovery of library resources; ability to lead change and foster innovation in a dynamic and changing environment; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills; appreciation for the value of acquiring and organizing knowledge in a research library; and demonstrated ability to meet University standards in research, publication, and service commensurate with a clinical faculty appointment.

Salary/Rank/Contract: Salaries are competitive and based on education and experience; entry level faculty appointments begin at $55,000; faculty status.

The full position description may be viewed at:
http://library.uic.edu/about/employment.

For fullest consideration apply by December 15, 2011. All applicants must submit an online application through jobs.uic.edu. To apply, click on the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=14765.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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By gsliscomm, October 18, 2011 9:21 am

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Dean of Libraries through the Associate Dean for Technical and Automated Services, the Acquisition Librarian will be responsible for a wide range of departmental activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Acquire library materials in all formats for the Adelphi University Libraries.

· Coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving and claiming

library materials.

· Monitor expenditures, vendor payments, encumbrances, and status of orders.

· Represent the Libraries’ interests with publishers/vendors.

· Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendor performance.

· Provide supervision and training for Acquisition personnel.

· Work closely with the subject selectors, Collection Development Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Coordinator of Cataloging, Periodicals Manager, and the Associate Deans.

Other Responsibilities: Collection development and liaison responsibilities for one or more schools or departments. Participation in the Libraries’ information literacy program.

Provision of services at Swirbul Library’s main reference desk including occasional evenings and weekends. Service on University and Library committees. Participation in professional associations and activities. Participation in scholarly activities including research and publishing required for reappointment and tenure.

Qualifications: This is a tenure-track library faculty position. Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an ALA accredited school of library/information science. A second post-baccalaureate degree or similar proof of advanced study is highly preferred and is required for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor and for tenure. Applicants must possess excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment. It is desirable that the successful candidate will have: a) knowledge of the book trade and library vendors; b) previous experience with acquisition operations in an academic environment; c) experience working with Innovative Interfaces or another integrated library system; d) evidence of ability to meet criteria for promotion and tenure.

Work Year: 190 day work year as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

University and Library profile: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. The University is committed to building a diverse faculty and offers a broad array of programs to a diverse student population of nearly 8,000, of which one-third are graduate students. The Libraries serve the main Garden City campus and locations in Hauppauge, Hudson Valley, and Manhattan.

Application Information: Position available immediately. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until position is filled. Please apply here with letter of application, CV and contact information for three references. Note: Position reopened. Previous applicants need not reapply.