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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