==========================================================================
ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash
This is a time-sensitive posting from ACQNET
It is not indexed but it is archived for one calendar year
==========================================================================
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002
From: Joanne Donovan (U.C. San Diego) <Joanne_at_library.ucsd.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Acquisitions Department Head
The Libraries of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invite
applications from innovative professionals to lead the UCSD Acquisitions
Department and the California Digital Library Acquisitions Unit. The
successful candidate will plan, organize and manage all Acquisitions
Department functions, including monographic ordering and receiving,
serials, government documents, book fund accounting, and electronic
resources.
Qualifications: Professional degree from a library school or other
appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields
relevant to library services. Five years' experience in an academic
library acquisitions or collection development role serving similar
clientele; successful supervisory experience with commitment to mentoring,
training and staff development; evidence of innovative leadership;
experience with negotiating license agreements for digital content;
familiarity with vendors of library materials (both serial and monograph);
familiarity with issues, trends and operational needs of library
acquisitions processes; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated
ability to work effectively with others and to foster teamwork; superior
organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated
commitment to excellence in technical services. Ability to work both
independently and collaboratively in a complex, changing environment.
Appointment at the Librarian rank requires substantial relevant
experience and superior qualifications. Preference will be given to
candidates who are familiar with the operations of the California
Digital Library or similar enterprise.
Hiring range: Associate Librarian or Librarian, $55,980 - $76,476 +
$250/mo. stipend. See http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/AcquisitionsDH.htm for
position details. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a list of 3
references to Debra Ambrose at libraryjobs_at_ucsd.edu. Candidates applying
by May 1, 2002 will be given first consideration. UCSD is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and specifically seeks
candidates who can make a contribution in an environment of cultural and
ethnic diversity.
****** END OF FILE ********** ACQflash ********** END OF FILE ******
Received on Thu Mar 07 2002 - 09:26:04 UTC