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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003
From: Lisa Macklin (Georgia Tech Univ.) <lisa.macklin_at_library.gatech.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Head, Information Procurement
Reporting to the Associate Director for Digital and Technical Services, the
position of Head, Information Procurement offers an opportunity for an
assertive, experienced manager to provide vision and leadership in
redefining the procurement of information resources in an increasingly
digital world: lead the department in using emerging technologies and new
approaches in information resource procurement; develop new policies,
procedures, and operations to further integrate the management of physical
and virtual collections; demonstrate successful supervisory experience with
a commitment to staff mentoring and training; lead and monitor vendor
contact and negotiations to secure products and services; manage gift
receipts and processing; maximize the use of technology in data collection
and provide for automated access to that data by pertinent library staff.
Collaborate closely with the Collection Development unit to facilitate the
identification, selection, and fiscal control of information resources. The
staff is comprised of 2 Librarians and 12 support staff.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or other relevant degree with a minimum
of 5 years managerial experience in supervising and organizing the work of
others, preferably regarding the purchasing, licensing and acquisitions
processing of information resources. A degree in Business or related field
preferred. Demonstrated experience working with vendors of information
resources, integrated library systems, excellent communication skills as
well as strong analytical, team-building, and problem-solving skills
required.
Environment: The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000
faculty, students, and staff is one of the nation's outstanding
universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and
engineering. The Library and Information Center (www.library.gatech.edu),
a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the
Institute's instructional and research programs, supporting an institution
with nearly 5,000 graduate students and over $300 million per year in
research activity. Georgia Tech provides a platform that will challenge
and engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to capture and
manage intellectual content. Working with a team of librarians, the
Digital and Technical Services Division provides the operations needed to
maintain the information resources required to support an exceptionally
energetic academic enterprise. The Library is a leader in library
automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and
provides access to an ever-increasing number of databases, electronic
books and electronic journals.
Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and
experience. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. Librarians are
members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. Georgia Tech offers a
comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed at:
www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits/facben.html, and we offer a Relocation
Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund.
Contact Information: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be
accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on proof
of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application,
resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 5
references to: Ms. Sharon West, Personnel Officer, Georgia Tech Library &
Information Center, 704 Cherry Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900
GA Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.
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