Position Announcement (Pennsylvania)

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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006
From: Anne Ziegler (Arcaida Univ.) <zieglera_at_arcadia.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

Head of Collection Development
Landman Library

The Landman Library at Arcadia University seeks a motivated, detail-
oriented individual for Head of Collection Development. Reporting to 
the Associate Director of Library Systems and Technology, the Head of 
Collection Development provides leadership in the direction and 
organization of the Library collection.  The candidate serves as 
System Administrator for the Library's integrated online system 
(Unicorn-SirsiDynix) and is responsible for original material 
cataloging and supervises the classification of all materials. The 
Head of Collection Development manages the library materials budget 
and will work collaboratively with faculty in the acquisitions of 
materials. The candidate is responsible for the review and purchase 
of online bibliographic databases and actively participates in the 
development and performance of the Library's programs, policies, and 
teams.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

ALA accredited MLS; 3-5 years experience in an academic or research 
library setting, particularly in acquisition and cataloging 
departments; Familiarity with trends in library technology and ability 
to use library technology effectively; Detail-oriented, with 
experience working with acquisition vendors and licensing agreements; 
Able to manage time and set priorities; Ability to be flexible and 
work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.  
Position requires some weekend and evening hours.

Preferred qualifications include: advanced degree in specialization 
beyond an MLS and knowledge of collection development issues and 
trends.

Submit letter of application, resume and names and telephone numbers 
of three professional references to: Arcadia University, Office of 
Human Resources, Box LL, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038.

Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds 
and abilities.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer, 
Arcadia University encourages members of underrepresented groups to
apply.

Anne Ziegler
Associate Director, Library Services
Landman Library
Arcadia University  
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215)572-2813
(215)572-0240 Fax
http://www.arcadia.edu/

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