Position Announcement (Texas)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 13:17:55 -0500
From: "Barbara E. Kemp" <BKemp_at_uh.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement - Please Post


POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LIBRARIES

Responsibilities: The Head of Acquisitions is responsible for managing
the 
acquisition of all collection materials in all formats, including 
electronic, for the Libraries. These activities encompass financial 
accounts management; analysis of vendor performance and value-added 
services; negotiation of agreements for materials in all formats;
approval 
of invoices; and review and negotiation of license agreements. The Head
of 
Acquisitions oversees the work of two librarians (the Serials
Coordinator 
and the Electronic Resources Coordinator) and approximately 13 FTE staff

and student workers in all aspects of acquisitions in an automated 
environment (Innovative). This position administers the acquisition of 
electronic resources, firm orders, approval plans, gifts, and serials.
The 
individual in this position monitors, analyzes, and evaluates
departmental 
workflow to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and
expeditious 
processing of orders and materials. The Head of Acquisitions analyzes 
departmental needs for enhanced information technologies and actively 
collaborates with Library Systems personnel on the design, enhancement,
and 
implementation of both existing and new systems in support of
acquisitions 
operations. He/she works closely with the Collections Coordinator, the 
Collection Management Committee, subject librarians, and the Library 
Business Administrator in managing the collections budget, as well as
with 
the campus purchasing office.

Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston 
Librarians' Governance document. They are expected to develop a record
of 
service and professional involvement.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree; knowledge of 
publishing industry and the vendor trade, and trends in scholarly 
communication; significant and relevant experience in an academic or 
research library; supervisory experience; experience in budget
management; 
excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, along with
demonstrated 
excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness and ability
to 
work within a team environment. Preferred: Knowledge of integrated
library 
systems, especially Innovative. Experience with automated financial 
management systems, especially PeopleSoft. Direct work experience with 
vendors and publishers.

Salary: $60,000 to $68,000 expected hiring range, depending on 
qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement 
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; 
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local
income tax.

Library Information: This position will lead a reorganization effort
that 
incorporates existing monographic acquisitions, electronic resources,
and 
serials units into one department. With an annual collections budget of 
nearly $7 million, the Libraries add approximately 25,000 titles
annually 
and have about 18,000 active paid serial subscriptions per year
including 
over 5,000 electronic journals.

The UH Libraries are currently engaged in an effort to identify and then

implement new strategic directions that will address organizational 
opportunities and challenges for the next three years.

The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries,
the 
Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library
Alliance. 
The Libraries hold over 2 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 
professionals and 120 support staff. Additional information available
at: 
http://info.lib.uh.edu.

General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13
colleges 
and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment 
exceeding 35,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate
studies. 
Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is
one 
of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the
nation.

The city of Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the nation. It
has 
established a flourishing cultural life rivaled by few cities in the
world. 
Within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico, Houston enjoys a low cost of 
living, and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by
Places 
Rated Almanac.

For additional information, including information about its housing
market, 
flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting 
information, visit out Web site at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/houston/.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position
is 
filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to

John Lehner, Assistant Dean for Personnel and Planning, University of 
Houston, 220 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Potential 
applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner at 
713-743-9801 or jlehner_at_uh.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 
EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE 
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.


Barbara E. Kemp
University of Houston Libraries

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