From: Jan Maxwell <maxwelj2_at_ohio.edu>
Ohio University Libraries
Head of Acquisitions and Serials Control
Ohio University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries
(ARL) and is an active and founding member of OhioLINK, Ohio's
statewide library consortium. The Acquisitions budget is approximately
$4.7 million per annum. Additional information about Ohio
University Libraries can be found
at http://www.library.ohiou.edu/
The Ohio University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Serials Control. This
position is responsible for the acquisitions of materials in all
formats, establishing policies and procedures associated with
ordering, receiving, and payment activities, maintaining
acquisitions records, and providing and analyzing
acquisitions-related information for collection development
and other library administrative operations. This position
reports to the Assistant Dean for Technical Services.
Position Responsibilities:
--Administers the Acquisitions and Serials Control Department, including
planning, personnel management, reporting and assessment, and developing
and implementing departmental goals and priorities.
--Oversees daily processes and activities of a staff of 9 performing
ordering, receiving, preliminary cataloging, serials check-in, binding,
and cost accounting.
--Maintains direct contact with vendors for accounts, orders, access,
and problem-solving.
--Works closely with the Assistant Dean for Collection Development,
Electronic Access librarian, individual bibliographers, and Technical
Services staff.
--Represent the department at library meetings and the libraries at
State, Regional, and National levels.
--Serves as Subject Bibliographer for at least one assigned academic
area of the university, with responsibility for collection
development, library instruction and promotion of library resources,
as well as consulting with the faculty and students about their
research and information needs. Participates in committees, task
forces, and teams, and in professional associations.
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS plus 3-5 years
successful library experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years in
acquisitions in an academic or large public library. Two or more
years supervisory experience and strong communication and interpersonal
skills. General knowledge of MARC formats, a major bibliographic
utility, and integrated library system software.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of other technical services
functions; OCLC features, including OCLC PromptCat, Innovative
Interfaces integrated library system, Excel and Access.
Employment Information
Salary is commensurate with experience. Ohio University employees
enjoy a liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual vacation,
generous insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative
retirement.
Review of applications will begin September 10, 2004; applications
received prior to that date will receive highest consideration.
The position is available immediately following completion of
search.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three
current references to: Eileen Theodore-Shusta, Human
Resources Coordinator, Alden Library, Ohio
University, Athens, OH 45701-2978 (telephone: 740-593-2989;
FAX: 740-593-2708; email: theodore_at_ohio.edu).
Ohio University is committed to quality, diversity and equal
opportunity.
Received on Sun Aug 29 2004 - 02:13:02 EDT