>
> From:
> "Golomb, Liorah" <Liorah.Golomb_at_wichita.edu>
>
>
> WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
>
> Assistant/Associate Professor and Acquisitions Librarian
>
> Position Number 7988
>
>
>
> The 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 Wichita State University Libraries' 2.7 million
> dollar materials budget. Wichita State is located in the largest
> metropolitan area in Kansas on a beautiful 330 acre campus. In 2006,
> Money magazine named Wichita as one of the 10 top places to live.
> The Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership to a five person unit
> and reports to the Assistant Dean for Technical Services. The
> position oversees the ordering and receipt of all library materials;
> supports budget planning through data gathering and analysis; produces
> reports; oversees expenditures and invoice payments; establishes and
> maintains relationships with publishers and vendors; and works with
> Library Administration, the Coordinator of Collection Development, the
> Electronic Resources Librarian, and subject librarians regarding
> budgetary aspects of collection development. As a member of the
> Wichita State University faculty, the Acquisitions Librarian will be
> expected to meet the responsibilities associated with that status. A
> complete position description is found at:
> http://library.wichita.edu/positions/acquisitionsad.htm
>
> * *
>
> *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.
>
>
>
> *Application Deadline*: Priority review of applications will begin
> April 21, 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
> <mailto:library.search_at_wichita.edu> with a subject line of
> Acquisitions Librarian Search. AA/EOE.
>
>
>
>
>
> Liorah Golomb, PhD, MLS
>
> Assistant Professor and Humanities Librarian
>
> Wichita State University
>
> 1845 Fairmount
>
> Wichita, KS 67260
>
> 316.978.5077
>
>
>
Received on Tue Apr 01 2008 - 01:43:52 EDT