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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004
From: Penny Swanson (Simon Fraser Univ.) <pswanson_at_sfu.ca>
Subject: Position Announcement
ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN
Simon Fraser University Library invites applications for the new
position
of Acquisitions Librarian, reporting to the Associate University
Librarian
(AUL), Processing and Systems. This position will be attractive to a
very
dynamic, innovative individual with a strong background in automated
systems
and keen interest in broader issues of acquisitions management and who
is
highly motivated to embrace new technologies and develop new services.
A
demonstrated commitment to and success in consultative management is
essential. The successful applicant for this position will possess
excellent communication and training skills.
SETTING
The newly consolidated Acquisitions Section amalgamates two units with a
total of 9 full time, very knowledgeable and effective staff. The
Acquisitions Section handles all acquisitions for the Bennett, Belzberg
and
Surrey libraries using extensive approval plans as well as firm and form
orders in all formats, and includes ordering, receiving and payment
activities.
The Acquisitions Section works closely with the Collections Management
Division.
Simon Fraser University is a comprehensive university with approximately
16,000 FTE students. The main campus and library is located in Burnaby,
with
satellite campuses and libraries in downtown Vancouver and Surrey. The
W.A.C.
Bennett (Main) library is in Burnaby. Our web site is located at:
http://www.lib.sfu.ca
The SFU Library serves an ethnically diverse student population
including
many mature or returning students, most of whom live off-campus and many
of
whom work part-time while attending university. Students from the social
sciences are especially active users of the W.A.C. Bennett Library. Our
highly evolved networked environment provides access to online indexes
and
databases including full-text resources, as well as to a large number of
online user services.
Our integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces Inc. (III), both
Innopac and Millennium, which interfaces with other campus and vendor
systems, utilizing EDI and MARC record downloads.
ASSIGNMENT
1 Provide leadership, management, supervision and planning for the
Acquisitions Section.
2 Keep abreast of developments in acquisitions and adopt and implement
new
technologies and methods.
3 Work with the Head, Cataloguing Division, Serials Supervisor and
Head,
Collections Management to ensure efficient processing and
Collections-related
procedures and workflows, and liaise with other library divisions and
personnel to achieve the best possible service to users of the library.
4 Liaise with the University Finance Dept. and Library vendors.
5 Recommend policy and work with staff to develop procedures and
document
the same.
6 In conjunction with the Head, Cataloguing Division and Library
Systems
Division manage and troubleshoot the III Acquisitions module, keeping up
with
changes and opportunities for utilizing developments to improve
acquisitions
processes.
7 Undertake various cataloguing assignments.
8 Create training materials and train staff on new procedures and
processes.
9 Provide selected service with other library units (e.g. Public
service
points, etc.)
10 Direct special projects and work with other library staff on project
teams
and committees.
11 Develop professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1 MLS from an accredited institution and 5 years professional
experience.
2 Superior communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and
written,
including demonstrated technical writing ability.
3 Demonstrated team or project lead experience.
4 Demonstrated skill in planning and delivering training.
5 Demonstrated ability to assist staff with questions related to policy
and
procedure.
6 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all library staff
in order
to improve library service delivery to the public and to work
effectively in a
collegial team environment.
7 Familiarity with trends in acquisitions and collections management.
8 Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of support services
9 Experience with one or more processing modules of an integrated
library
system.
10 Demonstrated ability to manage change in an automated environment.
Preferred:
1 Supervisory or related experience preferably in a unionized
environment.
2 Library acquisitions experience.
3 Collections management experience.
4 Cataloguing experience.
5 Public Services experience.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
This is a full-time continuing position. SFU Librarian salary scales are
available
at: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/academic/a20-02/2002/libs.pdf
A summary of benefits for Librarians is available at:
http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/penbenft/benefits/facu-ben/lib-lab.htm
and more fully under the Pension and Benefits link at:
http://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in
employment and
offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. All
qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents
will be given priority.
Appointment level will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
To be given assured consideration applications, including resume and
three
references, should be submitted by Oct. 4, 2004 to:
Angela Raasch
Assistant to the University Librarian
W.A.C. Bennett Library
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada V5A 1S6
Phone: 604-291
FAX: 604-291-4084
e-mail: araasch_at_sfu.ca
Applications can be submitted by Email.
Penny Swanson
Head, Cataloguing Division
SFU Library
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
voice: 604-291-3184
email: pswanson_at_sfu.ca
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