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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004
From: Linda Ballinger (Binghamton Univ.) <lballing_at_binghamton.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS - BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES,
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Binghamton University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, collegial, and
service-oriented Head of Acquisitions to serve as an integral part of a
team providing high quality services for library patrons. The Head
supervises staff and manages the operation of a highly automated
department, which includes firm order and approval plan purchasing and
processing, copy cataloging, monographic repair and binding, gift
processing, and mail and supply distribution. The incumbent oversees
the Aleph500 acquisitions module including cost accounting and the
monographic materials budgets, and interacts with book vendors,
bibliographers, faculty, and staff. A strong commitment to service and
patron access to information is essential. The incumbent reports to the
Associate Director for Technical Services and Budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Acquisitions coordinates the selection, supervision,
training, and evaluation of the Unit's staff; maintains overall
responsibility for the Acquisitions Unit's workflow, procedures, and
output; maintains in-process control of all received items; compiles
monthly and annual activity reports; reviews book purchase requests
and assigns vendors for monographic orders and oversees all Aleph500
acquisitions activities; monitors expenditures and fund accounts for
firm and approval items; monitors the status of various funds in
consultation with administrators and subject bibliographers;
monitors and evaluates the performance of firm order and approval plan
vendors; coordinates monographic copy cataloging routines performed by
Acquisitions staff in consultation with the Cataloging Services Unit;
coordinates and supervises the receiving and staging of gift materials;
provides acknowledgement information for individuals donating materials;
coordinates the receipt, distribution, and shipping for the Libraries'
mail; keeps abreast of developing trends in book publishing, library
automation and technical service functions as related to the Acquisitions
Unit; participates in professional activities and committee assignments
within the Libraries, on campus and in professional association.
The successful candidate will show evidence of creativity, initiative,
and flexibility; demonstrate the ability to contribute to a
technologically dynamic organization and work collaboratively within
the Libraries, on campus, and in professional associations. We seek a
team player who will help shape the future of a growing research library.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution; successful post-MLS
acquisitions experience in an academic setting or related environment;
experience using an integrated library system and at least one national
bibliographic utility; demonstrated successful supervisory experience
and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; excellent
planning, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of
current trends in publishing, library acquisitions and automation; ability
to foster change and work with others in a team environment; evidence of
professional growth, service activities and contribution to the library
profession to meet faculty criteria for promotion and tenure; a commitment
to providing a high level of support services.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree or graduate coursework; understanding of collection
development issues; demonstrated successful experience in cataloging,
serials, and/or authority control; experience with Ex Libris, OCLC
and/or RLIN; familiarity with copy cataloging practices; experience with
spreadsheet and other software applications; working knowledge of at
least one modern European language.
ENVIRONMENT
Located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, Binghamton University
consistently ranks among the nation's best public universities and is
recognized for its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and
talented students. It is one of four doctoral granting institutions in
the State University of New York system. The University enrolls over
13,500 students and is currently in its 57th year.
The Binghamton University library system is composed of the Glenn G.
Bartle Library, serving the social sciences and humanities, and the
Science Library, a branch library serving the Science and Mathematics
Divisions of Harpur College, the Decker School of Nursing, and the
Watson School of Engineering.
Finalists invited for an interview will demonstrate communication
skills and knowledge of trends in librarianship through a presentation
to library faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
This is a tenure track position with initial appointment at the Senior
Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian rank. Competitive salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
including TIAA/CREF.
Send letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references to:
Mary Ann Sincavage
Assistant to the Director for Personnel Administration
Binghamton University Libraries
P.O. Box 6012
Binghamton, NY 13902-6012
Fax: (607) 777-4848
e-mail: libjobs_at_binghamton.edu
Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2004 and continue until
position is filled.
Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
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Linda Ballinger
Assistant Head of Cataloging Services
Binghamton University Libraries
lballing_at_binghamton.edu
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