Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions
From:
Claire A Liebst <caliebst_at_ualr.edu>
Please excuse duplication of this message.
*UALR*
*HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS*
**
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications
for the position of Head of Acquisitions (R98111), 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, including:
·Oversees ordering and receiving of all library materials
·Processes payments and prepares appropriate reports and statistics
·Closely monitors budget allocation for 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 3 FTE staff and reports to the Director of
Technical Services and Technology.
The following qualifications are required:ALA-accredited MLS degree;
five years professional library experience in an academic or research
library; successful supervisory experience; experience in library
acquisitions and serials management; experience with management of
electronic resources; experience with electronic ordering, invoicing and
processing; strong computer skills; demonstrated ability to manage
detailed tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills;
excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a personable, courteous
and professional manner; and knowledge of trends and best practices in
acquisitions, serials and electronic resources management.Desired
qualifications include: experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.;
accounting experience; and experience with ERM applications and management.
For more detailed information visit the library homepage
http://library.ualr.edu <http://library.ualr.edu/> or UALR home
http://www.ualr.edu <http://www.ualr.edu/>.For benefit information see
the Human Resource web site http://ualr.edu/humanresources/benefits/.
To apply: submit a letter of application (reference *R 98111)*,summary
of experience and career goals, a detailed resume 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, AR72204.Electronic submissions are preferred at
csmartin_at_ualr.edu <mailto:csmartin_at_ualr.edu> include *R98111* in the
subject line or fax to:501-569-8814 <tel:501-569-8814> or
phone501-569-8805 <tel:501-569-8805>. Officialtranscripts will be
required if chosen for the position. 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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Anne Liebst
Director of Technical Services and Technology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-569-3248 <tel:501-569-3248>
501-569-8814 <tel:501-569-8814> (fax)
caliebst_at_ualr.edu <mailto:caliebst_at_ualr.edu>
Received on Thu Jan 19 2012 - 03:01:43 EST