ACQflash: Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions

Subject:  Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions
From:  Claire A Liebst <caliebst_at_ualr.edu>
Date:  1/17/2012 1:04 PM


Please excuse duplication of this message.

UALR

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS



The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications 
for the position of Head of Acquisitions (R98111), a faculty appointment 
with rank leading to tenure.  The successful candidate will provide 
leadership and expertise in all issues relating to the ordering and 
receipt of library materials, including:

·         Oversees ordering and receiving of all library materials

·         Processes payments and prepares appropriate reports and statistics

·         Closely monitors budget allocation for materials

All library faculty are responsible for working collaboratively to 
achieve University and Library goals and objectives.  In addition, 
faculty members must meet the requirements for tenure and promotion.

The position supervises 3 FTE staff and reports to the Director of 
Technical Services and Technology.

The following qualifications are required:  ALA-accredited MLS degree; 
five years professional library experience in an academic or research 
library; successful supervisory experience; experience in library 
acquisitions and serials management; experience with management of 
electronic resources; experience with electronic ordering, invoicing and 
processing; strong computer skills; demonstrated ability to manage 
detailed tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills; 
excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a personable, courteous 
and professional manner; and knowledge of trends and best practices in 
acquisitions, serials and electronic resources management.  Desired 
qualifications include: experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; 
accounting experience; and experience with ERM applications and management.

For more detailed information visit the library homepage 
http://library.ualr.edu or UALR home http://www.ualr.edu.  For benefit 
information see the Human Resource web site 
http://ualr.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

To apply: submit a letter of application (reference R 98111),  summary 
of experience and career goals, a detailed resume and the names of three 
references to: Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services, 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Ottenheimer Library, 2801 S. 
University, Little Rock, AR  72204.  Electronic submissions are 
preferred at csmartin_at_ualr.edu include R98111 in the subject line or fax 
to: 501-569-8814 or phone 501-569-8805. Official  transcripts will be 
required if chosen for the position.  Review of applications will 
continue until the position is filled.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women 
and person with disabilities.  Under Arkansas law, all applications are 
subject to disclosure.  Persons hired must have proof of legal authority 
to work in the United States.

-- 
Anne Liebst
Director of Technical Services and Technology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR  72204
501-569-3248
501-569-8814 (fax)
caliebst_at_ualr.edu

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