ACQflash: Job Posting, University of Missouri Columbia - Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian

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Position Title: Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian
Location: University of Missouri, Columbia MO
Type: Unranked, Non-Regular
Date Closed: Open until filled, review of applications will begin 
October 15, 2013.
Job Opening ID#  11164



The University of Missouri Libraries seek qualified applicants for the 
position of Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian. Reporting 
to the Associate Director for Access, Collections and Technical 
Services, the position leads the Acquisitions and Collection Development 
Department serving the Libraries and their users.



About the Position:  The Acquisitions and Collection Development 
Librarian serves as head of acquisitions and collection development 
activity for the campus libraries. He or she will supervise licensing, 
vendor relations and ordering for electronic resources, serials, and 
other materials, and have oversight responsibility for accounting and 
budget allocation for the $7M materials budget, including analysis, 
statistical reports and financial reports related to online and print 
acquisitions. He or she directly or indirectly supervises 8-10 staff 
members. Duties will include coordination with subject librarians and 
other selectors on selection matters, coordination with the technical 
services areas of the Health Science and Law Libraries, liaison with 
interlibrary borrowing and lending units, cooperation with the 
University of Missouri System Procurement Office, and representing the 
campus libraries in acquisitions and collections meetings of local, 
state and regional groups. All librarians are expected to be 
professionally active and participate in campus service and activities.



Compensation:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.



About MU and Columbia, MO:  The MU Libraries support the flagship campus 
for the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Established in 
1839, MU is a land-grant institution and a member of the Association of 
American Universities (AAU). It is one of the five most comprehensive 
universities in the nation, with over 250 degree programs. The MU 
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), 
serves a student body of 34,000 plus and a faculty of 2000 with a 
collection of 3.5 plus million volumes and 6.45 plus million microforms.



Located in the middle of Missouri along I-70, Columbia is only 2 hours 
from St. Louis and Kansas City, and 1.5 hours from the Lake of the 
Ozarks major recreational area. With both superb cultural and sporting 
events, Columbia has been named in the top 20 cities in the US by Money 
magazine in recent years. For a listing of items that make Columbia 
unique and special, please read "Why Move to 
Columbia<http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/hr/Search%20Committee%20Procedures_files/Why_move_to_Columbia.htm>."



Minimum Qualifications:

·        Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited 
program

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the 
ability to work as a member of a team

·        Demonstrated supervisory expertise and success promoting 
teamwork, with the ability to foster collaborative relationships and 
provide creative and dynamic leadership

·        Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skill

·        Knowledge and experience in collection development principles 
and process

·        Library experience including knowledge of integrated library 
systems

·        Experience with fiscal management principles and advanced skill 
in Excel

·        Knowledge  of the domestic and foreign book and serials trade

·        Demonstrated participation in professional activity, such as 
presentations, publications, or other professional development that will 
enhance the candidates' value to the MU Libraries, the university, and 
the profession of librarianship, or the scholarly community.



Preferred Qualifications:

·        Second master's degree

·        Experience with a variety of  library systems including 
Innovative Interfaces and Serials Solutions products

·        Experience with vendor negotiations and electronic products 
licensing

·        Experience in library technical services

·        Experience with gifts processing and library development

·        Experience  in working  with library  consortia



Application Process:  To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and the 
names of three references at 
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php.  Only online 
applications will be accepted.



First review of applications October 15, 2013.  Applications accepted 
until the position is filled.



The University of Missouri is an equal access, equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a 
diverse faculty and staff. For more information, call the Associate Vice 
Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 
573-882-4256.



To request ADA accommodations, please call Human Resource Services at 
573-882-7976. TTY users, please call through Relay Missouri, 1-800-RELAY 
(735-2966) or en Espaņol at 1-800-520-7309.

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