From: "Stempinski, Christine" <StempinskiC_at_uhd.edu>
Collection Development/Acquisitions Librarian
W. I. Dykes Library
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002-1001
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Technical
Services, coordinates and facilitates collection development and
acquisition of books, audiovisual and other non-serial material.
Supervises three library assistants and two work-study employees.
Duties:
Develops and documents policies, work flows, and procedures for the
collection development and acquisition functions.
Monitors acquisition activities, including pre-order verification,
ordering, receiving, payment and claiming processes.
Trains and evaluates staff and student assistants according to
established library procedures.
Participates in developing and monitoring the overall library
materials budget. Produces budget and collection development reports.
Uses PeopleSoft Financial to oversee reconciliation of library
accounting with university accounting.
Develops business relationships with vendors and publishers, including
monitoring and evaluating vendor performance.
Assesses and evaluates existing and potential collections to guide
collection development and management decisions.
Serves as chair of the Collection Development Committee.
Oversees all collection assessments, including those for new academic
programs and new and renewed accreditations.
Collaborates with librarians and faculty in regard to selection of
serials and online database acquisitions.
Works collaboratively with other library departments to manage
non-serial collections storage, access, contents, and use.
Additional Responsibilities:
Reference desk service as assigned, may include nights and weekends.
Participates as an Academic Department Liaison for Collection Development.
Collaborates with the Instruction Librarian to provide Library
Orientation upon request.
Weeds the general collection in an appropriate subject area.
Qualifications:
Required - ALA-accredited MLS; course work and/or experience in
technical services. The successful candidate must demonstrate an
understanding of library collection development principles with an
awareness of current and emerging trends in publishing and information
delivery. Must possess the ability to use computer technology
effectively, plan and maintain budgets, keep track of details,
negotiate and problem solve with vendors, work independently and as
part of a team, communicate well, and develop collegial working
relationships with others. A strong customer service orientation is
required, as is a demonstrated commitment to an undergraduate,
open-admission environment.
Preferred - Work experience in an academic library; experience in
library acquisitions, supervision, staff training, and using the
Innovative Interfaces system; business financial experience.
Starting Salary: $36,000
This position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled, with preference given to those received
by March 1, 2005.
Please submit application online to https://jobs.uhd.edu. You may
attach your resume, copies of transcripts, and letters of
recommendation to your electronic application.
Chris Stempinski
Assistant Director for Public Services
W. I. Dykes Library
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-1001
713.221.8951
FAX: 713.226.5212
stempinskic_at_uhd.edu
Received on Thu Jan 13 2005 - 04:13:20 EST