Subject: Notice of Vacancy: Head, Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging
Division, University of Washington Libraries
From: "Patty Carey" <pcarey_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: 7/25/2012 1:16 PM
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
NOTICE OF VACANCY
July 17, 2012
TITLE: Head, Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Division
LOCATION: Resource Acquisition and Description/Information Technology
Services
THE LIBRARIES:
Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the
University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven
million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more
than 50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats.
Students and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and
rank the Libraries as the most important source of information for their
work. The Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any
academic service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the
Office of Educational Assessment.
ACQUISITIONS AND RAPID CATALOGING DIVISION:
The Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Division is one of three technical
services divisions within Resource Acquisition and
Description/Information Technology Services; the others are Metadata and
Cataloging Services, and Preservation Services (which includes the
marking and binding operations). The Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging
Division was recently created from the formerly separate Monographic
Acquisitions Section and Serials Acquisitions Section and serves as the
Libraries' central acqusitions unit, acquiring materials in all formats.
Working closely with Metadata and Cataloging Services, the Division also
performs simple copy cataloging of material with copy from the Library
of Congress and OCLC member libraries. The Division works with the
Libraries' Digital Initiatives unit to carry out digitization projects,
including rights management, scanning, and providing descriptive metadata.
The Division orders approximately 22,000 monographic titles annually
from vendors around the world, and manages approval programs for newly
published North American and Western European books that adds another
8,000 titles to the collection each year. YBP is the Libraries' major
monographic vendor. The Libraries has invested heavily in electronic
journals and now offers more than 35,000 e-journal titles. The Division
manages 7200 active serial subscriptions and 2600 standing orders, with
the bulk of the subscriptions handled through SWETS.
The Libraries is an active participant in the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a
consortium of 37 academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
The Alliance is committed to cooperative collection development,
considers the combined collections of member institutions as one
collection, and has begun to acquire electronic resources on behalf of
the members. The Alliance is also engaged in an RFP process for a shared
library management system to be used by all Alliance members.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries for Resource Acquisition
and Description/Information Technology Services, the Head is responsible
for managing serial and monographic acquisitions, ordering and invoicing
for electronic resources, recording fund expenditures, managing vendor
relations, and supervising the 14-member Acquisitions staff.
Collection development within the Libraries is a distributed effort.
Collection Management Services (CMS) manages the materials budget and
has oversight responsibility for electronic resource licensing, as well
as coordinating the work of approximately 70 subject selectors;
Acquisitions staff work closely with the selectors and with CMS to
facilitate the acquisition of both print and electronic resources in a
timely and cost-effective manner. The Head also manages the copy
cataloging activity that takes place within the Acquisitions and Rapid
Cataloging Division, and works closely with the Head of Metadata and
Cataloging Services to establish standards and procedures for rapid
cataloging.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Manages the work of the Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Division,
developing and implementing policies, procedures, and workflows as needed.
• Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the activities of the Division
including vendor selection, order placement, invoicing, receipt, and
claiming. Monitors vendor performance and resolves problems.
• In consultation with the Libraries Budget Officer, Collection
Management Services and others, establishes and implements policies and
procedures for creating, maintaining, and reconciling financial records
for purchased items and services, in accordance with Libraries,
University and State policies.
• Participates in developing system-wide standards for encoding and
maintaining accurate management information to support collection
development and collection management activities.
• Coordinates acquisitions activities with the Libraries' other
acquisition units (International Studies, East Asia Library).
• Insures that accurate and complete documentation of Division's
outward-facing policies, plans, and services are available to Libraries'
staff.
• Recommends hiring and termination of staff; insures that staff receive
appropriate training and supervision, and the support they need to excel
at their jobs.
• Manages the Division's student/hourly budget.
• Cultivates and maintains collegial working relationships across the
Libraries, particularly with subject librarians, fund managers, and
staff in Collection Management Services.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of vendor and publisher services, the
publication trade, and emerging standards, technologies, and practices
in academic library acquisitions.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of the automated library system's
functions as they relate to the work of the Division.
• Using the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibility Guidelines,
communicates effectively and positively with coworkers, supervisors and
supervisees.
• Participates in Libraries' committees and task forces as required.
Represents the Libraries regionally, nationally and internationally on
acquisitions-related matters.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; preforms other duties as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information
studies degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the
contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
• Supervisory experience and ability to work effectively with
individuals and groups within a large organization.
• Three years post-MLS or publishing trade experience in acquisitions,
with knowledge of the domestic and foreign publishing trade for both
monographs and serials.
• Experience with an integrated library system and bibliographic utilities.
• Familiarity with current cataloging practices.
• Technologically adept, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft
Excel and Access.
Preferred:
• Experience in a large academic research library.
SALARY: $60,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and background. This is a full time position.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation
is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the
rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this position, please submit the following information to
libhr_at_uw.edu:
• Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director,
Libraries Academic Human Resources)
• Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing
address, email address and salary requirements)
• List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications
for this position (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and
email addresses)
• Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.
• Please submit all three components in a single, multi-page PDF
document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password
protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some
application materials will be circulated.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than
5:00 pm, August 31st, 2012.
University of Washington Libraries Home Page is
http://www.lib.washington.edu.
University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.
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