From: Timothy John Cherubini <tcherub_at_emory.edu>
ACQUISITIONS TEAM LEADER
Emory University
The General Libraries of Emory University invites nominations and
applications for the position of Team Leader, Acquisitions.
ENVIRONMENT: The Acquisitions Team of the General Libraries was recently
reconfigured to bring together previously separate units responsible for
all materials ordering, receiving, and accounting functions. The Team
Leader will work with the team to evaluate and re-design work processes
for this new assemblage of functions. The Team Leader will play a key
role in vendor relations, budgeting, and as a liaison with collection
management, technical services, and other staff. This position reports
to the head of the Information Resources Division.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads the Acquisitions Team (approximately 14 FTE
staff) to assure the timely ordering and receipt of, and payment for
resources in all formats for the General Libraries collection. Involves
team members in planning, assessment, and establishing goals, and in
developing and implementing measures to continuously improve work
processes. Promotes staff development of individual team members.
Establishes and maintains business relationships with library materials
vendors. Manages the licensing and registration of electronic
resources. With the Leaders of the Information Resources Division and
the Collection Management Team, allocates and monitors the materials
budget. Serves as liaison to internal customer groups to establish
priorities, ensure effective workflow and collaborate on systems and
other matters of mutual interest. Serves as a member of the Information
Resources Division Coordinating Group, a leadership group comprised of
the Head of the Division and the team leaders for Acquisitions,
Collection Management, and Stacks. Applies knowledge of current issues
and trends to enhance the effectiveness of acquisitions processes. The
Team Leader has the opportunity to serve as departmental liaison to one
or more academic departments and will be expected to participate in
professional activities on the national level.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution required. Two or
more years experience in an academic or research library acquisitions
setting and/or with a vendor whose primary customers are academic or
research libraries. Knowledge of the marketplace for library resources,
including the changes associated with electronic delivery of
information. Demonstrated leadership ability sufficient to lead a
large, diverse staff. Demonstrated ability to articulate goals and
vision, along with strong analytical, oral and written communication
skills. Demonstrated customer-service skills. Ability to apply
technology to enhance effectiveness. Preferred: Knowledge of integrated
library systems (SIRSI preferred) and OCLC or other bibliographic
utility. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages (Western European
preferred). Experience developing and assessing work processes, and
confidence and ability to manage change. Record of involvement in
professional associations.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and
experience; salary considerations begin in the $40s. Emory University
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.
Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Attractive moving
allowance provided. Information about the Emory libraries is available
at http://www.emory.edu/LIBRARIES/.
APPLICATION: Application review begins June 25, 2001. Send letter of
application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer,
Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870.
Applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages women and minority candidates.
Received on Tue May 29 2001 - 10:51:23 EDT