Good Morning.
The Cornell University Library is looking for outstanding candidates for
a key position in Library Technical Services.
Director, Acquisitions and E-Resource Licensing Services
Cornell University Library is seeking a Director of Acquisitions and
E-Resource Licensing Services who will provide leadership to its Library
Technical Services (LTS) department. The mission of LTS is to acquire
enduring access to both physical and electronic resources to meet the
research and teaching needs of one of the nation's premier universities.
Currently comprising 29 staff distributed among four units, Acquisitions
and E-Resource Licensing Services is responsible for ordering,
receiving, licensing, account management, and vendor negotiations in
support of the acquisition of physical and/or online access to library
materials and resources in all formats. In addition, AERLS is
responsible for processing gifts and government documents and for
providing bibliographic access to newly acquired material through the
creation of brief MARC records and through fast- and copy cataloging
using records derived from WorldCat and other sources. The Director sets
achievable goals for the department to address evolving user needs and,
with other LTS managers, prioritizes divisional needs and allocates
resources in support of new LTS services. The Director also works with
leaders in other library divisions, such as information technology,
collection development, collection management, digital preservation,
virtual libraries, and access services to meet CUL strategic goals.
Already well-known nationally for its innovative and cutting-edge
approaches to both traditional and evolving technical services
functions, LTS - along with its divisional counterparts at the Columbia
University Libraries - has embarked on a significant, potentially
groundbreaking collaborative project: the integration of Cornell and
Columbia technical services into a single "virtual" organization. As
part of the broader "2CUL" initiative, Technical Services Integration
(TSI) aims to consolidate operations at both institutions, in
conjunction with the potential implementation of a single, shared
library management system by summer 2016. The Director of Acquisitions
and E-Resource Licensing Services plays a critical role in 2CUL TSI and
must therefore be an exceptional advocate for departmental staff,
versatile as a manager and leader, flexible in outlook, and a very good
team player both within the Cornell University Library and beyond.
Further, s/he must be able to balance and integrate the mission,
concerns, and intellectual frameworks supporting the acquisition of
print and other physical formats with the growing interest in and demand
for electronic resources within a department that is extensively engaged
in both activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Provides leadership, guidance, expertise, encouragement, and
inspiration to departmental staff, including regular performance reviews.
* Develops and implements training for library staff for acquisitions,
licensing, and serials management activities, including support for
other continuing education opportunities.
* Leads the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures to
support evolving acquisitions, licensing, and serials management practices.
* In close collaboration with collection development staff, develops and
refines purchasing plans and relationships with library material vendors.
* Effectively collaborates with collection development staff and other
library departments to maintain Cornell's e-resource and print serial
subscriptions.
* Encourages vendors to develop new services required for the efficient,
cost-effective operation of a cutting-edge acquisitions and e-resource
licensing department in a large research library. Collaborates with peer
institutions to advance these interests and share benefits.
* Coordinates the department's work with other units within and beyond LTS.
* Manages departmental budget accounts that cover staff costs, travel,
and software.
* Serves on and actively participates in the LTS Senior Management Team
to support and advance a culture of innovation, collaboration, service,
and respect within LTS and beyond.
* Serves as the primary spokesperson for LTS on matters related to
acquisitions, e-resources, and serials account management.
* Plays a leadership role in the 2CUL initiative, especially in regard
to acquisitions and licensing activities and Technical Services Integration.
* Keeps abreast of new and emerging acquisitions and licensing practices
and tools.
* Plays an active role in Cornell University Library working groups,
task forces, and committees; participates actively in other committees,
academic research, and/or publication on the local, regional, and
national level.
Requirements:
* M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree; experience in vendor/library
relations or relevant leadership experience in library acquisitions
and/or e-resource licensing may be substituted for advanced degree.
* Demonstrated success in leading and motivating others; supervisory
and/or project management experience in a college or university library
setting preferred * Extensive experience in library acquisitions,
electronic resources, serials management, or library material vendor
activity, preferably within a large academic or research library or with
a large library material vendor.
* Strong working knowledge of acquisitions and/or licensing practices.
* Familiarity and interest in the application of technology to materials
and e-resource processing.
* Evidence of strong service orientation and interest in library users'
values and needs
* Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and ability to
plan and solve problems creatively * Record of effective participation
in professional organizations * Outstanding collegial, interpersonal and
communication skills * Spirit of adventure
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 12 paid
holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement
contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options). Professional travel funding
available.
Apply on-line at: http://careers.hr.cornell.edu/ Application Deadline is
June 7, 2014. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names,
phone numbers, and addresses for three references. Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
One of the leading academic research libraries in the United States,
Cornell University Library is a highly valued partner in teaching,
research and learning at the university. With an operating budget of
over $58 million and a diverse and innovative staff of more than 400,
the Library supports 2,700 faculty, 22,000 students and 94 PhD fields.
Its world class collections, expert librarians, responsive services in
physical and virtual library spaces inspire and nourish scholarship and
learning.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great
place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff
impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas
to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and
engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence
includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of
Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be
built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We
are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
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William J. Kara
Library Technical Services (LTS) Special Assignments Librarian Cornell
University Library Olin Library 110A Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
(607) 255-9405
wjk4_at_cornell.edu
<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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