Position Announcement (Maryland)

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Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006
From: Pamela Bluh (Univ. of Maryland) <pbluh_at_umaryland.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

University of Maryland Libraries

Title:  	Librarian (Head of Acquisitions)		
	
Category:  	Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12-Month Appointment)
Salary:	Commensurate with qualifications and experience; 
comprehensive benefits

Exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art acquisitions 
operation at the largest university library system in the Washington 
DC-Baltimore area.   The UM Libraries serve the College Park campus, 
the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland.  See 
http://www.lib.umd.edu/ for more information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Within a team environment, responsible for planning, 
developing and managing all aspects of procuring library material 
(annual budget of $8+ million) for UM College Park Libraries, plus 
electronic resources for Maryland Digital Library and University System 
of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions.  To accomplish this goal, 
manages and leads acquisition production group with teams for ordering, 
continuing resources and business.  Resolves complex acquisitions and 
serials problems and applies knowledge of current issues and trends in 
acquisitions, scholarly communications and the publishing industry to 
improve services.  Serves as member of Technical Services' Leadership 
and Planning Team.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  Master's degree in library science from 
ALA-accredited graduate program or equivalent professional degree and 
relevant library acquisitions experience.  Five years of relevant, 
progressively responsible professional experience in mid- to large-size 
academic or research library, with at least two managing an acquisitions 
unit.  Extensive experience with automated acquisitions systems and 
automated library systems in an academic research library.  Thorough 
knowledge of technical services.  In-depth knowledge of acquisitions and 
serials issues and an awareness of emerging trends.  Thorough knowledge 
of vendor negotiations, scholarly communication, publishing trends, book 
and subscription trade. Familiarity with basic accounting principles.

Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.  Ability to 
create and manage organizational change and to lead in a team-based 
organization.  Demonstrated skills in vendor relations and negotiations.  
Competence in bibliographic and acquisitions data management, as well as 
spreadsheet packages and desktop tools. Excellent interpersonal and 
communication skills.  Demonstrated record of professional contribution.  

Electronic applications are preferred.  For full consideration, submit a 
cover letter, a resume and the names and addresses of three references by 
November 3, 2006.  Applications accepted until the position is filled.  
Send resume by e-mail to ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬mjwillia_at_umd.edu, or by fax to 301-314-
6293 or to Jane Williams, Room 7107, McKeldin Library, University of 
Maryland, College Park, MD  20742-7011.

Full job description is at 
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/102815.html

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EEO/AA employer.


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