Subject: Position opening -- Acquisitions Librarian (KS)
From: "Moore-Jansen, Cathy" <Cathy.Moore-Jansen_at_wichita.edu>
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Assistant/Associate Professor and Acquisitions Librarian
Wichita State University Libraries invites applicants for its
Acquisitions Librarian, a 12 month, tenure-track position at the
assistant/associate professor level that includes primary
responsibility for the operations of the Acquisitions Unit and the
management of the WSU Libraries' 2.7 million dollar materials budget.
The Acquisitions Librarian manages a five person unit and reports to
the Assistant Dean for Technical Services. The position oversees the
ordering and receipt of all print and electronic library materials;
monitors expenditures; supports budget planning through data gathering
and analysis; designs and prepares expenditure reports; maintains
accurate acquisitions records; oversees invoice payments; establishes
and maintains relationships with publishers and vendors; and
collaborates daily with Library Administration, the Assistant Dean of
Technical Services, the Coordinator of Collection Development, the
Electronic Resources Librarian, and subject librarians regarding
budgetary aspects of collection development. The Acquisitions
Librarian acts as liaison for business matters to other university
personnel; acts as a resource regarding acquisitions policies and
procedures for library staff; and performs selected serials control
functions. The ideal Acquisitions Librarian will be self-motivated;
possess superior communication and interpersonal skills; and will
demonstrate sound budget management experience and time management
skills. .
Required qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree; eligible to
work in the United States on a multi-year basis; minimum of one year
recent acquisitions experience in a mid-to large size academic library
using an automated acquisitions system; excellent oral and written
communication skills; demonstrated budget management experience;
knowledge of current issues in acquisitions and serials; ability to
work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple
priorities/projects; ability to work successfully in a dynamic
collegial environment with diverse populations; and demonstrated
potential for meeting the Libraries’ tenure and promotion requirements.
Preferred qualifications: Experience with financial management of an
acquisitions budget and with an automated acquisitions system;
experience with vendor negotiations and licensing agreements;
experience with electronic invoicing and EDI applications; previous
personnel management experience; proficiency with Excel and Access;
additional graduate degree.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and
education; 12 month contract; professional development support,
vacation and benefits including TIAA-CREF. Librarians are
tenure-track appointees.
Environment: Wichita State University, with an enrollment of over
14,000, is one of three research institutions in the Kansas state
university system. The University Libraries supports the teaching and
research needs of students and faculty in more than 100 undergraduate
and graduate programs. The University is located in the largest
metropolitan area of Kansas, serving a diverse population of over 500,000.
Wichita is a 3-time All-American City award-winner. It offers its
residents an excellent quality of life: with premier entertainment and
shopping districts, and golf clubs, easy commuting, affordable
housing, and 250 days of sunshine a year. Forbes Magazine named
Wichita as the "number one place in the Midwest to live the good life
cheaply." Recently, American City Business Journals named Wichita
second in their list of "10 most affordable places to live in the
nation." Visit Wichita State University website at http://wichita.edu,
Libraries homepage at http://library.wichita.edu and Wichita website
at: http://www.wichita.gov/ for a closer look at the University,
Libraries, and the city.
Application Deadline: Priority review of applications will begin
January 10, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Send
letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Pal
V. Rao, Dean and Professor of University Libraries, Wichita State
University Libraries, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0068 or submit
electronically to library.search_at_wichita.edu with a subject line of
Acquisitions Librarian Search. AA/EOE.
________________________________
Cathy Moore-Jansen
Coordinator of Collection Development
Wichita State University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0068
phone: 316-978-5080 fax: 316-978-3048
email: cathy.moore-jansen_at_wichita.edu
Received on Thu Dec 06 2007 - 03:00:44 EST