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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005
From: Trent Smith (Kansas State Univ.) <trent_at_ksu.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Acquisitions Librarian: Kansas State University Libraries
K-State Libraries is accepting applications for a tenure track
Acquisitions Librarian overseeing monographic acquisitions and mail/
labeling operations. The acquisitions librarian reports to the Head of
Collections Services. Salary will be commensurate with experience but
not less than $45,000 annually. Rank (assistant or associate professor)
will be dependent on qualifications and level of experience.
Core Position Duties
Provides innovative leadership for monographic acquisitions services and
supervises the Order Unit staff and its operations (including ordering,
receiving, invoicing, gifts, approvals, and materials processing);
maintains overall responsibility for workflow, procedures, and output
related to monograph acquisitions.
Monitors expenditures and fund accounts for firm and approval items;
monitors the status of various funds in consultation with administrators
and subject librarians; works collaboratively with subject librarians to
provide timely acquisition of material for the collection; interacts
with book vendors, subject librarians, and other library staff.
Serves as a member of the Libraries' Budget Team, compiling monthly
activity reports.
Keeps abreast of vendor and system innovations and analyzes
implementation
impact on the unit and the delivery of acquisitions services
Monitors and evaluates the performance of firm order and approval plan
vendors; provides timely vendor performance evaluations upon which
recommendations for change are based; works collaboratively with subject
librarians to create and refine approval plan profiles.
Assists the Department Head with development of new policies,
procedures,
and operational processes, the preparation of reports, and the
introduction of new technologies
Educational Requirements
MLS from ALA accredited institution or equivalent
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years professional acquisitions experience; demonstrated
managerial skills; knowledge of trends in academic library acquisitions;
knowledge of domestic and foreign book trade and current publishing
issues;
experience with book vendors; experience with applications of technology
to technical services practices including integrated library systems,
bibliographic utilities, the World Wide Web, and electronic data
interchange
(EDI); ability to work with colleagues in collaborative and team
environments as well as independently; evidence of problem-solving
skills;
excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to pursue
activities and meet responsibilities necessary for achieving tenure at
K-State Libraries
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large academic library
Knowledge of the MARC format
Experience working with highly diverse clientele
Customer service orientation
Personal Attributes Necessary to Succeed
Flexibility; self motivated; organized; approachable and outgoing;
creative;
team player/participant; inclusive; consensus builder, diplomatic;
leadership skills; communicative; proactive
Environment
Kansas State University (KSU) is a land-grant institution located in the
rolling Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas, 125 miles west of Kansas
City.
Locally known as "The Little Apple," Manhattan has an estimated
population
of 45,000. Founded in 1863, KSU has an enrollment of approximately
23,000
students and offers more than 250 undergraduate, graduate and
professional
programs.
K-State Libraries consists of architectural award-winning Hale Library
and
four branches. The Libraries has print holdings over 1.8 million
volumes,
access to over 22,000 online journals and databases, and a staff of
approximately 100.
To apply: Review of applications begins August 5, 2005 and continues
until
the position is filled. Please send a cover letter explaining your
interest
for the position specifically addressing experience related to the core
responsibilities and required qualifications listed above, a curriculum
vita, and contact information for three references to: Janet Garner,
K-State
Libraries, 504 Hale Library, Manhattan, KS 66506 . Fax: 785-532-7415.
E-mail: ksul-hr_at_gw.ksu.edu.
Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring
to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Paid for by
Kansas
State University.
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Trent Smith,
Original Cataloger
Cataloging & Serials Dept.
Kansas State University Libraries
Ph: 785-532-7753
Fax: 785-532-7644
email: trent_at_ksu.edu
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