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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:45:09 -0400
From: Kathryn Loafman (U. of North Texas) <Kathryn.Loafman_at_unt.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement: Acquisitions Librarian (University of North
Texas)
Acquisitions Librarian
The University of North Texas Libraries seeks a detail oriented librarian
to assume responsibility over the Acquisitions Unit of the Technical
Services.
The Acquisitions Librarian leads the unit responsible for the
acquisition of
materials in diverse formats. This position reports directly to the Head of
Technical Services and assists the department head in planning and
implementation of departmental projects and services.
Supervises seven member unit responsible for contacting vendors, placing/
receiving orders, and creating bibliographic records for orders.
Specific Position Responsibilities:
· Develops and implements policies, standards, goals and evaluation
procedures designed to continuously improve the acquisitions processes;
· Works with the Libraries’ Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance to
manage fund and payment reports for the Libraries’ multi-million dollar
acquisitions budget;
· Works with the Contracts Librarian on the acquisition of licensing/
digital rights for materials;
· Works closely with librarians/staff in other library departments in the
acquisitions of materials to support the University’s teaching and research
objectives;
· Works with Serials Librarian in the management of standing orders;
· Works with librarians and staff to ensure accuracy of information in
the integrated library system;
· Serves on various library work groups/committees as well as university
committees as requested;
· Participates in library and information science scholarship and
professional organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
· Master's Degree in Library Science or Master's in Library and
Information Sciences degree from an ALA accredited program or international
equivalent;
· 1-2 years experience in an academic library, large public library, or
special library for Librarian I; 3 years experience in an academic
library, large
public library, or special library for Librarian II; 5 years experience
in an
academic library, large public library, or special library for Librarian III
· Demonstrate effective written communication skills
· Evidence of participation in professional organizations appropriate to
level of appointment
Preferred qualifications:
· Experience with automated acquisitions systems (preferably Innovative
Interfaces);
· Experience with database, spreadsheet and word processing software
packages.
RANK: Librarian I, II or III
SALARY: Minimum of $38,000 at Librarian I; Minimum of $42,000 at
Librarian II; and minimum of $ 47,000 at Librarian III.
Benefits options: http://www.hr.unt.edu/main/ViewPage.php?cid=7
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2008. Applications will be reviewed
until July 31, 2008
APPLICANT PROCEDURES: Applicants should submit a letter of application,
vita, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of
three
professional references to:
Kathryn Loafman
Head, Technical Services Department
University of North Texas
P.O. Box 305190
Denton, TX 76203-5190
UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE committed to diversity.
Posted by:
Kathryn Loafman
Head, Technical Services Department
University of North Texas Libraries
Denton, TX
Kathryn.Loafman_at_unt.edu
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