CDL-POSITION OPENING: Acquisitions Librarian, The College of New Jersey

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 17:52:22 -0700
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
>
> From:
> Cathy Weng <weng_at_tcnj.edu>
>
>
> *Acquisitions Librarian*
>
> *The College of New Jersey*
>
> The Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications 
> for a 12-month, tenure-track Acquisitions Librarian. The successful 
> candidate will be responsible for effective librarianship, 
> scholarship, and service. Specific responsibilities will include:
>
> _Acquisitions:_ Provide leadership in acquisitions by developing and 
> implementing policies and procedures based on national best practices 
> for all acquisitions functions. These include efficient ordering, 
> receiving, processing, and paying for library resources in all 
> formats; investigation and implementation of appropriate approval 
> plans; binding operations; repair/replacement operations; and gifts. 
> Evaluate, select and maintain relationships with vendors. Work with 
> the Collection Development Coordinator to analyze and monitor budget 
> allocations and ensure effective communications between acquisitions 
> staff and subject librarians. Work with Finance and Business Services 
> to ensure timely and efficient posting of financial data. Provide 
> leadership in tracking and maintaining license agreements for media 
> materials, streaming media, leased books, eBooks, and other formats. 
> Supervise the work of Acquisitions Department personnel.
>
> _Reference:_ Provide limited general reference service and research 
> assistance in collaboration with public services librarians.
>
> _Additional Responsibilities:_ May take on departmental liaison duties 
> and provide subject-specific services to students and faculty, or may 
> take on leadership of interlibrary loan/document delivery, depending 
> upon library needs and applicant’s interests and experience. Plan and 
> carry out a sustained and respectable body of scholarship, as outlined 
> in the Library Disciplinary Standards. Serve on Library and 
> institutional committees.
>
> *Qualifications:*
>
> _Requirements:_ Masters degree accredited by the American Library 
> Association. Three years relevant professional experience in 
> acquisitions. Strong computer skills, including experience with 
> bibliographic utilities and automated library management systems such 
> as Voyager. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
> Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
> Initiative, flexibility and a strong service orientation are essential.
>
> _Preferred:_ Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new and changing 
> situations. Demonstrated ability to analyze the operational needs of 
> functional areas. General knowledge of reference and collection 
> development. An additional graduate degree is desirable. Knowledge of 
> one or more Western European languages, preferably Spanish.
>
> Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian 2. Full benefits package, 
> including TIAA/CREF. This position is available immediately.
>
> To apply, please send a letter describing how your credentials meet 
> the needs described in this ad, a current copy of your curriculum 
> vitae, and contact information (including phone numbers and email 
> addresses) for four references to Cathy Weng, Chair, Acquisitions 
> Librarian Search Committee. Application should be sent via email only 
> to libjobs_at_tcnj.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position 
> is filled, but must be received by June 1, 2010, in order to receive 
> full consideration.
>
> Additional information about The College of New Jersey and the Library 
> can be found on the Web at: http://www.tcnj.edu/
>
> Complete job description is available at: 
> http://delphi.tcnj.edu:8500/test/Employment/show_job.cfm?jobid=8320&category=Academic/Faculty%20Positions
>
> The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative-Action/Equal Opportunity 
> Employer.
>
Received on Thu May 06 2010 - 03:01:47 EDT