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Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004
From: Dartmouth College Library
<Dartmouth.College.Library_at_Dartmouth.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
SEARCH EXTENDED
Head, Acquisitions Services
The Dartmouth College Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative
professional to provide programmatic and strategic leadership in library
collection management and development support operations, including the
acquisition of information resources in all formats; digital resources
acquisition, licensing, and access management; donor and vendor
relations;
information resources budget management; and user services for journal
and
newspaper collections. Reporting to the Associate Librarian for
Collection
Services and Digital Library Technologies, this position develops and
coordinates programs and policies in support of collection development
operations; oversees the acquisitions process; collaborates with
bibliographers to analyze vendor offers and products, review licenses
and
contracts, and manage trials for new information products and services;
participates in the planning and development of networked content and
services for the Digital Library.
Requirements: ALA accredited degree in library and/or information
science
OR a combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined
with relevant academic library experience; minimum of six years
progressively responsible experience in an academic library or related
setting; knowledge of current issues in trends in library acquisitions
and
collection development; thorough knowledge of acquisitions business
practices and experience with the vendor/publisher environment;
knowledge
of scholarly publishing; familiarity with licensing and intellectual
property issues; understanding of and commitment to the use of digital
technology; the ability to provide leadership in a complex and evolving
academic environment; commitment to diversity and to serving the needs
of a diverse population.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full
benefits package including 22 vacation days, comprehensive health care,
TIAA/CREF; and relocation assistance.
Working at Dartmouth means joining an institution with a strong
commitment
to libraries. An interesting mix of graduate, professional, and
undergraduate programs, and a diverse student body make Dartmouth an
outstanding place to work. A high quality of life and a thriving
regional
arts community provide an attractive locale in which to work and live.
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2005 and continue until
the position is filled. Please submit resume and letter of application
to:
Search Committee for Head, Acquisitions Services, Dartmouth College
Library,
6025 Baker-Berry Library, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3525 or send by
email
to dartmouth.college.library_at_dartmouth.edu
Dartmouth College is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For further information, review our website: www.dartmouth.edu
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