Position Announcement (Massachusetts)

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Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004
From: Leslie Horner Button (U. Mass. Amherst) <button_at_library.umass.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement


HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT

Librarian II or III

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position 
of Head, Acquisitions Department.  Under general supervision of the 
Associate Director for Collection Services, supervise personnel and 
administer activities for acquiring information resources in all formats 
in the Acquisitions Department of the University Library.  Provide 
creative leadership and direction in an increasingly collaborative and 
quickly changing acquisitions environment.


QUALIFICATIONS:

*     Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited library and information studies program.
*     Minimum of two years post-MLS experience in an academic library or
research library, including knowledge of Acquisitions operations.
*     Knowledge of AACR2 2nd ed. Rev. Marc 21 format and Dublin Core or
Metadata    
*     Successful supervisory experience with commitment to mentoring,
training and staff development.
*     Excellent analytical, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
*     Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex,
changing environment.
*     Familiarity with vendors of library materials and with issues,
trends and operational needs of library acquisitions processes.
*     Understanding of and commitment to the use of digital technology.
*     Experience with an integrated library system and with bibliographic
utilities.
*     Experience negotiating license agreements for digital content.
*     Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and innovation.
*     Ability to assess, develop and implement new acquisitions
technologies.
*     Proficiency using a variety of software including spreadsheets.
*     Ability to use tools to query relational databases.
*     Budgeting experience preferred.
*     Knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred.

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committee to excellence and 
actively supports cultural diversity.  As part of a commitment to its own 
multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a 
demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and 
embrace University initiatives and aspirations.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

APPLICATIONS:   Preference will be given to applications received by July 9,
2004.  Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references,
to: Head, Acquisitions Department, Library Administrative Office, Du Bois 
Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9275.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the 
official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.


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