Position Announcement (Florida)

 
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2006
From: Jeannette Ward (Univ. of Central Florida) <jaward_at_MAIL.UCF.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement

Collection Development and Acquisitions Services, Department Head

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries, Orlando, seeks a 
Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions Services.  The 
department coordinates the collection development policies, evaluates 
the libraries' collections, acquires library resources in all formats, 
and includes binding, preservation and gifts units.  This position 
reports to the Associate Director for Collections and Technical 
Services.  Expected performance includes active participation in the 
intellectual life and administrative activities of the Libraries and 
University and maintaining a record of professional contribution.  The 
acquisitions budget is 5.3 million dollars, of which 2 million is 
spent on electronic resources.  The Library is currently migrating to 
the Ex Libris ALEPH LMS.  

Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall management of Collection 
Development and Acquisitions Department  which consists of  a staff of 
two and a half other professionals and thirteen paraprofessionals plus 
student assistants.  Hire, train, and supervise staff and conduct 
performance reviews:  administer operations for purchasing of print, 
non-print, electronic monographs and serials; coordinate the collection 
development activities of 18 librarians in a librarian/faculty liaison 
model; direct the workflow of the department to accomplish its tasks; 
provide leadership for a knowledgeable staff in an environment of 
anticipated change; develop and implement departmental policies and 
procedures; create a positive work environment.  Together with the 
Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services, and the 
Department Head of Cataloging Services set priorities, allocate 
resources, and develop plans, policies and practices to enhance the 
access and use of all library resources at all locations.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library

school; experience in collection development or acquisitions work; 
experience with an integrated library system; record of supervisory 
responsibilities.  Preferred:  Knowledge of standard selection and 
evaluation methods and tools; experience with approval plans,
monographic 
and serials ordering; experience with acquisitions budget projections, 
allocations and reports; experience with library technology
applications; 
record of professional contributions; ability to manage multiple 
responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; commitment to 
enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to clients. 
   
Environment: The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing 
metropolitan university located thirteen miles east of downtown Orlando.

UCF has 44,000 students, 4,700 employees, and serves a metropolitan 
population of 1.5 million residents. The university offers 86
bachelor's, 
68 master's, and 24 doctoral programs and confers about 7,000 degrees a 
year.  The main library has a collection of over 1.5 million volumes and

is a partial depository for government documents and patents.  The 
library materials budget is $5.3 million.  The staff of 123 includes a 
library faculty of 47.  UCF offers an exciting and vibrant academic 
environment with growing collections, advanced technology, and an 
expanding campus.  http://library.ucf.edu  

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This 
is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health 
insurance benefits and retirement options. 

Apply Electronically: This position is open until filled.  Submit via 
email a resume, names of at least three professional references, and a 
letter explaining the applicant's experience and qualifications for 
this position to: Cynthia Kisby, Personnel Librarian, University of 
Central Florida Libraries, e-mail: ckisby_at_mail.ucf.edu. Finalists will 
be asked to give a brief presentation during the on-campus interview. 
UCF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Search 
materials are available for public review as provided by Florida 
statute. 

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