CDL: Position opening (NC)

From: Ginny Gilbert <vag_at_duke.edu>

Acquisitions Librarian and Associate Head, Technical Services Department

               Perkins Library System, Duke University

Full position description available at:

 http://www.lib.duke.edu/jobs/acquisitionslibrarian.html

Manages, plans, and supervises all acquisitions operations to provide users
with rapid access to library materials in all formats.  Establishes and
maintains effective business relationships with book vendors and
subscription agents and oversees expenditures for a book and serials budget
of over $7 million.  Assists in overall leadership of Technical Services to
sustain and shape its role in the rapidly changing environment of
information resources.  Reports to the Head, Technical Services Department.
Required: master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent
combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the
conceptual, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required
to manage and lead a complex operation; at least three years of relevant
professional experience in acquisitions and serials management; demonstrated
success in supervising staff and administering acquisitions and serials work
in an academic or research library; demonstrated knowledge of the domestic
and foreign book and serial trade, including electronic information
products; proven expertise in fiscal management and bibliographic control;
excellent oral and written communications skills; and extensive experience
with at least one bibliographic utility and an automated acquisitions system
(OCLC and INNOVACQ preferred).  Highly desirable: reading knowledge of one
or more European languages, knowledge of trends in e-book publishing, and
familiarity with licensing of electronic resources. Salary and rank
dependent on qualifications and experience; minimums are $34,800 for
Assistant Librarian; $37,300 for Senior Assistant Librarian; $40,650 for
Associate Librarian; $46,750 for Librarian.  Send cover letter, detailed
resume, and names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of
three references to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Director, Personnel Services,
Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.  Review of
applications will begin in mid-May and continue until the position is
filled.  Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.  The Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative
Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity
of our staff.