Subject: Job announcement - Clinical Assistant Professor & Acquisitions
Librarian
From: Annie Ford [mailto:amford_at_uic.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3:55 PM
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN
The University Library of the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks
a dynamic and knowledgeable librarian to provide acquisitions
expertise and to help lead its Resource Acquisition & Management
Department (RAM). RAM is a newly-formed combination of acquisitions
and cataloging that emphasizes fast, accurate, and efficient
processing of both electronic and print materials. The Acquisitions
Librarian, working in close cooperation with colleagues in RAM and
other departments, will oversee the expenditure of a materials budget
of more than $8 million for an ARL library with a significant health
sciences component. The successful candidate will manage the
Acquisitions & Rapid Cataloging Unit, lend expertise to the
Electronic Resources Unit and the Resource Description & Access Unit,
and play a significant role in managing overall department
operations. There will be substantial and continuous opportunities
to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and vendor relations.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a premier urban public
research university with 15 colleges (including 6 in the health
sciences) and more than 26,000 students. Its student body is one of
the most diverse in the U.S. Research not funded by the university
exceeded $280 million in 2009/10. Through its hallmark Great Cities
Commitment, UIC works with private and public partners on hundreds of
programs to improve urban life. The University Library fully
embraces and strives to foster the research, teaching, clinical, and
service goals of the University. UIC librarians are recognized for
their leadership in the profession and are among the most productive
and cited researchers among practicing librarians.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide leadership for a unit consisting of about 12 FTE staff
that acquires print monographs and serials and provides copy
cataloging for them via Voyager
* Work closely with selectors, the Electronic Resources
Librarian, and the Library Business Office to order, receive, pay
for, and make accessible electronic acquisitions (60% of budget) and
print materials (40% of budget)
* Identify and provide leadership in implementing technologies
to make acquisition and fast cataloging functions more efficient
* Monitor and issue reports on library materials expenditures in
order to maintain fiscal control
* Work with vendors to arrange for effective and low-cost
purchases and services
* Oversee use of the Voyager acquisitions client
* Establish and maintain copy cataloging standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the
American Library Association; two years professional library
experience or equivalent professional experience; experience in
library acquisitions, including managing the business aspects of
acquisitions; basic knowledge of current cataloging rules,
classification schemes, and subject headings; experience with a
variety of online applications appropriate to acquisitions;
demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, staff, and
users; supervisory and staff development experience; ability to
manage detailed tasks; excellent communication and interpersonal
skills that will contribute to a collaborative environment; keen
analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to ongoing process
improvement; evidence of ability to meet University standards in
publication and professional service commensurate with appointment as
a clinical faculty member.
ADDITIONAL DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in pre-order searching and copy cataloging in a large
academic library; familiarity with acquiring, cataloging, and
classifying health sciences materials; accounting experience;
experience in a consortial environment.
SALARY/RANK/CONTRACT: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications
and experience; entry level faculty appointments begin at $47,000;
faculty status; twelve month appointment with 24 days vacation; 12
days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid
holidays; paid medical insurance (contribution based on annual
salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans
available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one
of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System
compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until
withdrawal); no Social Security coverage but Medicare payment
required; physical examination at University Health Service is
required upon appointment.
For fullest consideration, apply by June 1, 2010 with cover letter,
supporting resume, and name and address of at least three references to:
Annie Marie Ford
Director of Library Human Resources
University Library, M/C 234
University of Illinois at Chicago
801 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607
E-mail: lib-hr_at_uic.edu
Fax: 312.413.0424
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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