Position Announcement (Ohio)

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Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004
From: Jan Maxwell (Ohio Univ.) <maxwelj2_at_ohio.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement


Ohio University Libraries
Head of Acquisitions and Serials Control

Ohio University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries
(ARL) 
and is an active and founding member of OhioLINK, Ohio's statewide
library 
consortium.  The Acquisitions budget is approximately $4.7 million per 
annum.  Additional information about Ohio University Libraries can be
found 
at http://www.library.ohiou.edu/

The Ohio University Libraries invite applications and nominations for
the 
position of Head of Acquisitions and Serials Control.  This position is 
responsible for the acquisitions of materials in all formats,
establishing 
policies and procedures associated with ordering, receiving, and payment

activities, maintaining acquisitions records, and providing and
analyzing 
acquisitions-related information for collection development and other 
library administrative operations.  This position reports to the
Assistant 
Dean for Technical Services.

Position Responsibilities:
--Administers the Acquisitions and Serials Control Department, including

planning, personnel management, reporting and assessment, and developing

and implementing departmental goals and priorities.
--Oversees daily processes and activities of a staff of 9 performing 
ordering, receiving, preliminary cataloging, serials check-in, binding,
and 
cost accounting.
--Maintains direct contact with vendors for accounts, orders, access,
and 
problem-solving.
--Works closely with the  Assistant Dean for Collection Development, 
Electronic Access librarian, individual bibliographers, and Technical 
Services staff.
--Represent the department at library meetings and the libraries at
State, 
Regional, and National levels.
--Serves as Subject Bibliographer for at least one assigned academic
area 
of the university, with responsibility for collection development,
library 
instruction and promotion of library resources, as well as consulting
with 
the faculty and students about their research and information needs. 
Participates in committees, task forces, and teams, and in professional 
associations.

Required Qualifications:  ALA-accredited MLS plus 3-5 years successful 
library experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years in acquisitions in an 
academic or large public library.  Two or more years supervisory
experience 
and strong communication and interpersonal skills.  General knowledge of

MARC formats, a major bibliographic utility, and integrated library
system 
software. Preferred Qualifications:  Knowledge of other technical
services 
functions; OCLC features, including OCLC PromptCat, Innovative
Interfaces 
integrated library system, Excel and Access.

Employment Information
Salary is commensurate with experience.  Ohio University employees enjoy
a 
liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual vacation, generous 
insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative retirement.

Review of applications will begin September 10, 2004; applications
received 
prior to that date will receive highest consideration.  The position is 
available immediately following completion of search.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, 
telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current references to: 
Eileen Theodore-Shusta, Human Resources Coordinator, Alden Library, Ohio

University, Athens, OH 45701-2978 (telephone: 740-593-2989; FAX: 
740-593-2708; email: theodore_at_ohio.edu).

Ohio University is committed to quality, diversity and equal
opportunity.


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