Subject: Job Posting for ACQNET-L
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:58:46 -0500
From: Jacqueline Toce <tocej1_at_southernct.edu>
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN IN LIBRARY SERVICES
Search #: 10-027
Specialization(s): Collection Development; Acquisitions
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
The Collection Development Librarian is responsible for guiding the
growth of the library collections in support of the University's
academic programs by coordinating the selection, acquisition,
preservation, and de-acquisition of library materials in all formats.
Works collaboratively with library faculty and administration to
position collections for maximum use. Participates in resource
allocation and planning. (This is a tenure track position.)
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree with minimum of two years of professional
collection development/acquisitions experience in an academic library.
Experience with integrated library systems, especially related to
acquisitions functions.
Experience with fund accounting and library budgeting practices.
Knowledge of collection development principles and trends, including
experience updating a collection development policy.
Experience working with vendors and electronic content providers,
including book vendors, publishers, and library consortia.
Experience in financial, statistical, and accreditation reporting
practices and making presentations.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be
effective in working within a flat organizational structure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Innovative Interfaces ILS program, primarily
acquisitions module.
Experience supervising employees and/or student assistants.
Experience working with a subject liaison program that includes working
with teaching faculty.
Familiarity with trends related to digital acquisitions.
Familiarity with emerging cataloging principles.
Familiarity with spreadsheet, preservation, collection assessment tools
and authoring web pages.
Application Process:
Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, and Three
References to:
Dr. Christina D. Baum, Ed.D, Director, Buley Library, SCSU, 501 Crescent
Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Jacqueline Toce
Catalog Librarian
Buley Library
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515
203-392-5777
http://home.southernct.edu/~tocej1
--
Keith Powell
Head of Acquisitions - The UC Irvine Libraries
949-824-8704 -- kpowell_at_uci.edu
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