From: B. Basco <bbasco_at_pegasus.cc.ucf.edu>
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries, Orlando.
Collection Development and Acquisitions Services, Department Head
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries, Orlando, seeks a
Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions Services. The
department coordinates the collection development policies, evaluates
the libraries’ collections, acquires library resources in all formats,
and includes binding, preservation and gifts units. This position
reports to the Associate Director for Collections and Technical
Services. Expected performance includes active participation in the
intellectual life and administrative activities of the Libraries and
University and maintaining a record of professional contribution. The
acquisitions budget is 5.3 million dollars, of which 2 million is
spent on electronic resources. The Library is currently migrating to
the Ex Libris ALEPH LMS.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall management of Collection
Development and Acquisitions Department which consists of a staff of
two and a half other professionals and thirteen paraprofessionals plus
student assistants. Hire, train, and supervise staff and conduct
performance reviews: administer operations for purchasing of print,
non-print, electronic monographs and serials; coordinate the
collection development activities of 18 librarians in a
librarian/faculty liaison model; direct the workflow of the department
to accomplish its tasks; provide leadership for a knowledgeable staff
in an environment of anticipated change; develop and implement
departmental policies and procedures; create a positive work
environment. Together with the Associate Director for Collections and
Technical Services, and the Department Head of Cataloging Services set
priorities, allocate resources, and develop plans, policies and
practices to enhance the access and use of all library resources at
all locations.
Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited
library school; experience in collection development or acquisitions
work; experience with an integrated library system; record of
increased management responsibilities; ability to manage multiple
responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; commitment to
enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to clients.
Preferred: Knowledge of standard selection and evaluation methods and
tools; experience with approval plans, monographic and serials
ordering; experience with acquisitions budget projections, allocations
and reports; experience with library technology applications; record
of professional contributions.
Environment: The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing
metropolitan university located thirteen miles east of downtown
Orlando. UCF has 44,000 students, 4,700 employees, and serves a
metropolitan population of 1.5 million residents. The university
offers 86 bachelor’s, 68 master’s, and 24 doctoral programs and
confers about 7,000 degrees a year. The main library has a collection
of over 1.5 million volumes and is a partial depository for government
documents and patents. The library materials budget is $5.3 million.
The staff of 123 includes a library faculty of 47. UCF offers an
exciting and vibrant academic environment with growing collections,
advanced technology, and an expanding campus. http://library.ucf.edu
Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This
is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health
insurance benefits and retirement options.
To Apply: Submit resume, names of at least three professional
references, and a letter explaining the applicant’s experience and
qualifications for this position postmarked by November 30, 2005 to:
Cynthia Kisby, Personnel Librarian, University of Central Florida
Libraries, e-mail: ckisby_at_mail.ucf.edu.
Finalists will be asked to give a brief presentation during the
on-campus interview. Searches are conducted in accordance with the
State of Florida open-records laws. UCF is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action employer.
Received on Thu Nov 17 2005 - 09:22:28 EST