ACQflash: Head of Acquisitions Position Opening

From: Jack Ray [mailto:RAY_at_loyola.edu]
Subject: Head of Acquisitions Position Opening
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:04 AM


Head of Acquisitions Position Opening


The Loyola▪Notre Dame Library in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks a dynamic 
and service-oriented individual for the position of Head of 
Acquisitions. Responsibilities include:

· Planning and managing the acquisition of electronic and print resources

· Supervising a department of two librarians and a support staff member

· Tracking acquisitions fund expenditures

· Negotiating and monitoring license agreements and contracts with 
vendors and consortia

· Acting as liaison to selected academic departments



Reports to the Associate Director



Minimum Requirements:

· MLS from an ALA-accredited institution

· 5 years of post-MLS experience in acquisitions, including 2 years of 
supervisory experience

· Proven experience in managing and negotiating e-resource licenses and 
contracts

· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

· Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies

· Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment



The Loyola ▪ Notre Dame Library provides library and information 
services to Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland 
University. The Library functions as an independent organization with 35 
full-time staff, including 15 professional librarians, and has been a 
leader in developing digital resources among comprehensive-level 
institutions. Located in an attractive residential area of Baltimore, 
the Library completed a major addition/renovation project in 2008 that 
enables it to provide leading-edge facilities and services to 7,500 
students and 500 faculty engaged in a range of bachelor’s, master’s, and 
doctoral programs.

This is a full-time professional position with attendant benefits. It 
will be filled in July 2012.

Send cover letter and resume by email or mail by March 30, 2012, to Jack 
Ray, Associate Director, Loyola ▪ Notre Dame Library, 200 Winston 
Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212 ray_at_loyola.edu





Thank you for your consideration.



Jack Ray

Associate Director

Loyola Notre Dame Library
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