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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 09:12:35 -0500
From: Edna McClellan <emcclell_at_Rollins.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Olin Library, Rollins College.
Rollins College invites applications for a service-oriented librarian to
join its technical services team. Primary responsibilities include
leading a staff of 3 people involved in acquisition of monographs,
serials, and electronic resources, binding, and associated fiscal
activities; maintaining business relationships with vendors; negotiating
and managing contracts and licenses for digital information products;
maintaining awareness of trends in scholarly communications and publishing;
supervising the processing of gift materials; hiring, training, and
evaluating staff; and participating in reference desk service.
This is an entry-level faculty position with tenure-track status or a
24-month visiting appointment depending on qualifications. An MLS from an
ALA-accredited program and a second master's degree are required for
tenure-track appointment. Candidates not meeting the educational criteria
for tenure-track appointment will be considered for a visiting appointment.
Other requirements include: demonstrated experience in acquisitions and
supervision or equivalent; excellent written and oral communication
skills; ability to work collaboratively and to maintain effective
relationships with all members of the college community; commitment to
professional growth and scholarly activity; experience with OCLC and at
least one integrated online system; and familiarity with spreadsheet and
database programs. Research, publication, and service are required to
satisfy criteria for continuing appointment, promotion and tenure.
Salary: $30,000-$36,000 annually depending on qualifications; standard
benefits package available. Starting date: June 1. Rollins College is an
independent, private, liberal arts institution with a total FTE
enrollment of 2,800 located in Winter Park, Florida. The Olin Library
houses a collection of 280,000 volumes, 1,500 periodicals, 72,000
government documents, numerous electronic databases, and 2
state-of-the-art information technology laboratories. Web site:
www.rollins.edu/olin/. To apply, submit a letter of application, a
current vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of 3 references to: Edna McClellan, Chair, Search Committee,
Olin Library, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave. – 2678, Winter Park, FL
32789-4499. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the Position is filled. Rollins College is an equal-opportunity
employer.
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