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> From:
> "Murphy, Georgina" <georgina_at_lasalle.edu>
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> Collection Development Librarian/Head of Acquisitions
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> Connelly Library seeks an Acquisition/Collection Development Librarian
> for employment beginning 1 August 2010. Reporting to the Director of
> Library Services, this professional position carries faculty status
> but not rank, and is non-tenure track. It bears full retirement
> benefits (TIAA-CREF), full medical benefits, with paid vacation and
> sick leave. This is NOT an entry-level position and candidates must be
> demonstrably experienced in all phases and processes of collection
> management, acquisitions, and fiscal management. The position
> requires strong budgetary, analytical and financial decision making
> skills with an orientation toward evolving academic library accounting
> practices in a volatile economic climate. Collection development
> experience must include demonstrated knowledge of all phases of
> selection necessary for a medium-sized, Carnegie II academic library
> in support of 12 masters degree programs and two doctoral programs.
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> Duties and Responsibilities include:
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> * Co-ordinate selection/de-selection of monographic books,
> audio-books, e-books, and electronic resources in all subject areas;
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> * Design & manage the acquisitions process for all material in all
> media as well as for databases and serial formats;
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> * Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the financial structure
> and practices of the publishing industry and academic libraries;
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> * Cultivate a state-of-the-art understanding of publishing and
> academic library trends while preparing complex budget analysis to
> insure efficient use of materials funds;
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> * Create and maintain a systematic liaison process with faculty for
> subject collection development;
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> * Supervise the reports required by academic departments and
> programs for accreditation visits;
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> * Supervise two full-time Bibliographic Assistants and 5 -10
> student workers;
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> * Formulate written departmental planning and policy;
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> * Participation in strategic planning is a requirement.
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> * Serve on faculty committees in the university community.
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> Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from an ALA-Accredited institution
> required; special consideration will be offered for a second post
> baccalaureate subject degree; demonstrated proficiency in financial
> management; ability to work in a collaborative and changing
> environment; knowledge of collections and technical services
> automation and trends; facility with computer applications, and
> effective oral and written communication skills. Strong preference
> will be given to individuals with a minimum of 5+ years post MLS
> experience in an academic library setting, supervisory experience, and
> a working knowledge of Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium.
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> Candidates should forward a cover letter, copy of resume, and the
> names of 3 professional references to the address below.
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> Electronic submission of application documents is strongly encouraged.
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> For more details on this position or to submit your cover letter,
> resume, and other required information, please contact:
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> John S. Baky
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> Director of Library Services
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> 1900 W. Olney Ave.
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> Philadelphia, PA 19141
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> 215-951-1285
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> baky_at_lasalle.edu<mailto:baky_at_lasalle.edu
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> La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university in the tradition of
> the De La Salle Christian Brothers and welcomes applicants from all
> backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. For
> a complete mission statement, please go to our website:
> www.lasalle.com<http://www.lasalle.com
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Received on Wed May 05 2010 - 03:03:19 EDT