======================================================================
ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash ** ACQflash
This is a time-sensitive posting from ACQNET
It is not indexed but it is archived for one calendar year
======================================================================
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007
From: Ellen Bosman (New Mexico State Univ.) <ebosman_at_ad.nmsu.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
The New Mexico State University Library invites applications for the
position of Acquisitions Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor.
Req. 2007001878
Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University is a comprehensive
land-grant university and Carnegie designated high research institution.
NMSU is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities, and is classified as a Title V Minority Institution by the
U.S. Department of Education. The University is located in the southern
New Mexico city of Las Cruces, which offers a variety of cultural and
recreational opportunities. For additional information, visit
http://www.nmsu.edu.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the budget management team, plans, develops and manages aspects of
library materials budget ($2+ million); works closely with collection
development coordinator and subject specialists regarding budgetary
aspects of collection development; in consultation with the Head of
Technical Services develops and implements policies, standards, goals,
and procedures to continuously improve workflow; provides leadership and
support for the Acquisitions Unit; conducts performance reviews and
provides input for merit assessments. As a member of the library
faculty, is responsible for achieving in the following areas:
librarianship, research, and creative activity; and service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent;
demonstrated budget management experience; minimum of 1 year of recent
acquisitions experience. Experience with vendor negotiations and
licensing agreements, electronic invoicing, scholarly communication,;
ability to multitask and manage detail; strong written and oral
communication skills; previous personnel management experience; ability
to work in cross-organizational collaboration; strong critical thinking
skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of integrated library system, preferably Voyager;
proficiency with Excel and Access.
POSITION INFORMATION: This is a 9-month appointment, tenure track
position. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. For
benefits see the University's Human Resources website at
http://benefits.nmsu.edu/.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating
qualifications, a resume, and names, addresses, (including e-mail), and
telephone numbers of three references to Marti Torres, Business
Operations Specialist, New Mexico State University Library, Box 30006,
MSC 3475, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006; e-mail mjtorres_at_lib.nmsu.edu; fax:
505-646-6940. Review of applications will begin March 26, 2007 and will
continue until the position is filled. For additional information,
visit http://lib.nmsu.edu.
NMSU is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from women,
minorities, and all under-represented groups. Offer of employment
contingent upon verification of the individual's eligibility for
employment in the United States.
*************************************
Ellen M. Bosman, M.L.S.
Associate Professor
Head of Technical Services
New Mexico State University Library
POB 30006 / MSC 3475
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006
http://web.nmsu.edu/~ebosman/
****** END OF FILE ********** ACQflash ********** END OF FILE ******
--------------------------------------------------------------
For information about ACQNET's editorial policies,
how to subscribe/unsubscribe, and access to Archives, see:
http://www.acqweb.org
--------------------------------------------------------------
Received on Thu Mar 22 2007 - 13:28:15 UTC