Position Announcement reminder (New Mexico)

From: Rick Anderson <rickand_at_unr.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:06:15 -0700
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 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  
osition of Acquisitions Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor.  
eq. 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.

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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/
 
 

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