ACQNET v3n058 (June 16, 1993) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acq-v3n058 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 58, June 16, 1993 ===================================== (1) FROM: Ann Okerson SUBJECT: ARL/RLG ILL cost study (83 lines) (2) FROM: Shirley Williams SUBJECT: Job announcement (66 lines) (1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Jun 93 12:15:21 EDT From: Ann Okerson (ARL) Subject: ILL Cost Study Released WHAT DOES RESEARCH LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN ACTUALLY COST? NEW ARL-RLG REPORT PROVIDES ANSWERS The Association of Research Libraries and the Research Libraries Group have just issued the findings of a joint project to determine the present costs of interlibrary lending and borrowing in North American research libraries. The 64-page report, ARL/RLG Interlibrary Loan Cost Study, is being distributed by ARL. Seventy-six U.S. and Canadian research libraries collected interlibrary loan (ILL) cost data for 1991, which was then verified, analyzed, and distilled into the published study. The report provides the data to inform research libraries when their best option is to buy, catalog, and hold, or to borrow research materials; whether to use fee-based suppliers or ILL for obtaining photocopied materials; what are the relative staffing costs for ILL, by staff level and function; and cost differences by geographic region and institution type (public or private). "With this information, libraries will be better able to assess the economics of their own borrowing and lending practices and to evaluate alternative methods of providing these services," said Duane Webster, ARL executive director. "It provides the kind of benchmark data we were after." RLG president James Michalko said: "Individual research libraries -- twelve more than we'd expected would participate at the project's start a year ago -- cooperated to benefit each other and the larger library community. This is the kind of project where ARL and RLG complement each other." Some findings, presented in statistical detail in the study: o The major cost of ILL operations is for staff; less than one fourth of the total goes to all other elements -- communications, photocopying, supplies, equipment, materials delivery, etc. o More than half of all filled ILL transactions are done through photocopies rather than transmitting the original item. o The average cost for a completed ILL transaction (incurred by both the lender and the borrower) is close to $30 -- nearly $19 for the requester and $11 for the lender. The ARL/RLG ILL Cost Study project was supported in part by a grant from the Council on Library Resources. Marilyn M. Roche, consultant to RLG, played the central role in coordinating the study, verifying the data, and preparing the analysis given in the report. The Study is available for $10 per copy, including first class shipping and handling). (A DISCOUNT SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE COPY ORDERS. PLEASE INQUIRE.) The complete bibliographical information is: ARL/RLG Interlibrary Loan Cost Study; A Joint Effort by the Association of Research Libraries and the Research Libraries Group, by Marilyn M. Roche, Research Libraries Group. Washington, DC, Association of Research Libraries, June 1993. iv, 64 pages. ISBN: 0-918006-70-8 Please send PREPAID orders to: ARL Publications Department #0692 Washington, DC 20073-0692 For more ordering information, contact: Gloria Haws, Program Assistant for Customer Services 202-296-2296 telephone 202-872-0884 fax e-mail to: osap@cni.org (2)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1993 09:55:00 -0400 (EDT) From: Shirley Williams (Univ. of Cincinnati) Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT The University of Cincinnati University Libraries is seeking a strong leader, manager and supervisor for the head of its centralized acquisitions department. This position reports to the Division Head for Collection Management and Processing Services and regularly consults with the collection development officer. This is a 12 month faculty (tenure-track) position. Salary is dependant on qualifications of the candidate, but the minimum salary will be $33,000. Benefits include 22 vacation days, sick leave, tuition remission for self and immediate family, and health care and retirement plans. The University of Cincinnati is the second largest academic institution in the state of Ohio. University Libraries is comprised of a central humanities and social science library and 9 branch libraries with a collection of 1.2 million titles, 1.5 million volumes and an acquisitions budget of $3.7M. It uses a fully integrated Innovative Interface Inc. system and shares a union data base with 4 other UC libraries. UC is a leading member of OhioLINK, a dynamic statewide information access network. DUTIES: Provide leadership in a dynamic environment. Plan and direct the activities of the department of 16 FTE. With department supervisors, monitor the workflow, assign individual duties, and evaluate the performance of departmental staff. Formulate departmental & interdepartmental policies, goals and procedures in consultation with the division head and other department supervisors. Maintain appropriate working relationship with and monitor performance of vendors used in the acquisition of library material. Plan, coordinate and monitor training and development for department staff. Participate in committees; prepare oral and written reports and participate in selection of library materials. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MA/MS in library science from ALA accredited program; 3 years experience in an academic or research library, including substantial experience in the acquisition of serials, monographs and non-book formats; knowledge of and experience with automated acquisition systems; experience with OCLC or a similar bibliographic utility; proven successful supervisory experience; strong interpersonal skills; evidence of ability to adapt (and help others adapt) to a rapidly changing environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial managerial experience that demonstrates excellence in leadership, goal setting, planning, analysis, and organizational change; ability to maintain effective working relations with diverse individuals; reading knowledge of one modern European language in addition to English; collection development experience; working knowledge of microcomputer software. Send a letter of application, resume, the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to Priscilla C. Neill, AUL-Personnel, 640 Langsam Library, University of Cincinnati, Mail Location 33, Cincinnati, Oh 45221-0033. DEADLINE: Primary consideration will be given to those applications received by July 5, 1993 The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 58 ****** END OF FILE ******