CDL: Head of Acquisitions and Continuing Resources (AR)

From:  Mark Stoffan <mastoffan_at_ualr.edu>

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HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS AND CONTINUING RESOURCES


The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications 
for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Continuing Resources, req 
#: 538, a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. The 
successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in all 
issues relating to the ordering and receipt of library materials.  All 
library faculty are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve 
University and Library goals and objectives. In addition, faculty 
members must meet the requirements for tenure and promotion.



The position supervises 2.5 FTE staff; 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; works with Ottenheimer Library Administration, 
the Collection Development Librarian, and subject librarians regarding 
budgetary aspects of collection development; works with the Cataloging 
and Electronic Resources Librarian to enhance access to online 
resources; works with the Director of Technical Services and 
Technology to anticipate and plan for changes in the nature and scope 
of library acquisitions. The position reports to the Director of 
Technical Services and Technology.

The following qualifications are required: ALA-accredited MLS degree; 
two years professional library experience in an academic or research 
library; successful supervisory experience; experience in library 
acquisitions and serials management, including vendor relations and 
experience with a monograph approval plan; experience with management 
of electronic resources; experience with electronic ordering, 
invoicing and processing; demonstrated ability to manage detailed 
tasks; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to 
interact effectively with a broad range of staff within the library; 
knowledge of standards, trends and best practices in acquisitions, 
serials and electronic resources management. Desired qualifications 
include: experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Millennium ILS 
system; accounting experience; experience with ERM applications; 
experience with OCLC PromptCat and/or shelf-ready vendor processing.

For more detailed information visit the library homepage 
http://library.ualr.edu or UALR homepage http://www.ualr.edu. Benefits 
include; TIAA/CREF (University match up to 10%), and partially paid 
medical and dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term 
care insurance available, liberal tuition remission, 22 days paid 
vacation plus holidays.

To apply: submit a letter of application (reference req #: 538), 
summary of experience and career goals, a detailed resume, 
transcript(s), and the names of three references to: Suzanne Martin, 
Director of Administrative Services, University of Arkansas at Little 
Rock, Ottenheimer Library, 2801 S. University, Little Rock, AR  72204. 
  Electronic submissions are preferred at csmartin_at_ualr.edu include 
req #: 538 in the subject line or fax to: 501-569-8814 or phone 
501-569-8805.  Review of applications will continue until the position 
is filled.



The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, 
women and person with disabilities.  Under Arkansas law, all 
applications are subject to disclosure.  Persons hired must have proof 
of legal authority to work in the United States.



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Mark A. Stoffan, MA, MLIS
Director of Technical Services and Technology
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-569-8640 (office)        501-773-8068 (cell)
mastoffan_at_ualr.edu