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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:38:21 -0500
From: Julie A Dornack (Minn. St Univ., Mankato) <julie.dornack_at_mnsu.edu>
Subject: Acquisitions Librarian, MN State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato is now accepting applications for
the following vacancy:
DATE OF NOTICE: January 23, 2008
PRF # 09083
POSITION: Acquisitions Librarian, Assistant Professor (tenure track)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration will be given to applications r
eceived by March 3, 2008.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 18, 2008
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks a flexible,
innovative, service-oriented individual to serve as Acquisitions
Librarian in the
newly formed Technical Services unit. This position works in close
collaboration
with the other technical service librarians and staff for the successful
acquisition
of print, no-print, and electronic resource materials for the Library’s
collections.
A primary focus for this position is the management of over 250 electronic
resources. Responsibilities include managing the library’s materials
budget in
close collaboration with the Dean of Library Services; assigning fund
codes;
monitoring and reporting on account balances and expenditures using the
ALEPH
Acquisitions Module; establishing and maintaining effective vendor
relations,
monitoring vendor performance, and identifying new vendor sources;
collaborating
with electronic resources librarian to manage and evaluate database trials;
negotiating license terms, pricing , and maintenance for electronic
resources
and verifying access to electronic subscriptions; and providing
leadership in
the management of the Electronic Resource Management System. All library
faculty serve on teams as a subject liaison to one or more
disciplines/programs,
with responsibility for collection development and library instruction
sessions,
and share in weekend reference responsibilities and introductory library
instructions sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
· MLS from ALA-accredited program
· Experience in a library performing electronic resource management
and/or acquisitions.
· Knowledge of trends in library acquisitions.
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
· Ability to multitask and manage detail.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly and professional
development activities at the level necessary to meet requirements for
tenure
and promotion.
· 2nd subject master’s degree (required within 3 years for tenure.
· Experience with:
- Working in an academic library
- An automated acquisitions system
- An electronic resource management system
- Collection development
- Financial management and/or accounting
- The ALEPH Integrated Library System
- Providing reference services
- Library instruction
· Knowledge of cataloging standards
RELATED INFORMATION: Memorial Library and the branch Music
Library support the curricula with a collection of approximately one
million
volumes and 3,200 current periodical subscriptions and over 250 electronic
resources containing full text for more than 40,000 journals. The
University
is served by 19 library faculty, 23 support staff, 8 graduate assistants
and
student assistants. Bibliographic access is provided by Ex Libris’ Aleph.
For more information, visit the library’s home page at
http://www.lib.mnsu.edu
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be
found at
http://www.mnsu.edu
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/Contracts/IFO/o5-07/contract.pdf
TO APPLY: Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, resume,
completed Application for Employment form
(see: http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/forms/unclssapp.pdf ),
unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses (including e-mail),
and telephone numbers of three professional references to address below.
An official or certified copy of the transcripts will be required prior
to any
interview as a finalist for this position.
Acquisitions Librarian Search
Phone (507-389-5956
Attention: Becky Schwartzkopf
TTY: (800)627-3529 or 711
Minnesota State University, Mankato
FAX: (507) 389-5155
PO Box 8419
Email: becky.schwartzkopf_at_mnsu.edu
Memorial Library - ML 3097
Mankato, MN 56002-8419
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment
to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its
underrepresented
communities. It is expected that the successful candidate share in this
commitment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the
application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of
Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-927-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
This Vacancy Notice is available in alternate format upon request.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with INS regulations,
successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United
States.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities System.
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Julie Dornack
Secretary to the Dean, Library Services
Minnesota State University, Mankato
P.O. Box 8419
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-5953
Fax: (507) 389-5155
E-mail: julie.dornack_at_mnsu.edu
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. (Unknown)
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