CDL-Position Opening, University of Southern Mississippi

From: Carol Green <Carol.Green_at_usm.edu>


*Please excuse cross posting*

*Acquisitions Librarian *

*The University of Southern Mississippi*

*University Libraries*

The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries seeks applications and 
nominations for the position of Acquisitions Librarian.  Reporting to 
the head of Bibliographic Services, University Libraries, the 
Acquisitions Librarian manages, plans, and supervises all acquisitions 
operations by coordinating the procurement and receipt of library 
materials. The Acquisitions Librarian performs the following duties:

  * Provides leadership for the formulation of policies and procedures
    related to ordering and receiving of materials for University
    Libraries, ensuring that they follow audit requirements and

maximize productivity.

  * Supervises and manages all routine activities in the daily operation
    of the Acquisitions unit.
  * Manages Acquisitions staff including hiring, setting assignments,
    training and evaluating job performance.
  * Manages and expends acquisitions budget and produces financial
    reports from the ILS that clearly track monies allocated, encumbered
    and expended for different types of collections and subject areas.
  * Supervises and manages all activities in ordering and receiving new
    materials via firm order and/or approval plan
  * Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly
    Communication to coordinate allocating funds and the receipt, and
    accounting of new approval and firm ordered materials.
  * Assists the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly
    Communication and library bibliographers by providing information
    and reports as requested.
  * Establishes and maintains effective relationships with book vendors
    and electronic service providers.
  * Ensures the reviewing of current and prospective vendors to assess
    service and pricing, renegotiating discount/pricing structures with
    appropriate vendors.
  * Ensures monthly reconciliation of all funds with campus ledgers.
  * Responsible for generating system records and reports which support
    the purchasing history for University Libraries, providing records
    for all department funds, and assisting in gathering such data for
    assignments as requested.
  * Remains knowledgeable of current trends in acquisitions, collections
    and electronic resource management.  Seeks opportunities to
    introduce new methods and technologies to improve service.

·In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Collections and Scholarly 
Communication, participates fully in the collection development program, 
developing bibliographer skills and writing or revising a collection 
policy as assigned.

·Actively participates in library committees as assigned.

  * Participates in professional growth and development to enhance
    skills and knowledge, particularly those related to acquisitions
    management.
  * Seeks opportunities to provide service to library-related
    organizations, the university, and the community at large.
  * Other duties as assigned.

For additional information pertaining to The University of Southern 
Mississippi and the University Libraries visit www.usm.edu/ 
<http://www.usm.edu/> and http://lib.usm.edu/.

*Qualifications*

_Required_

·ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree;

·Minimum of two years of experience working with library collections, 
vendors and materials budgets in an academic or research library;

·Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to manage staff;

·Successful working experience with an approval plan;

·Working knowledge of cataloging practice and standards, including MARC 
records management;

·Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical 
skills;

·Demonstrated ability to succeed in professional growth and development, 
and service;

·Ability to work effectively and creatively in a culturally diverse, 
technologically complex and rapidly changing library and university system.

_Preferred_**

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·Experience in a consortial purchasing environment

·Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. integrated library system

·Knowledge of MARC cataloging standards and serials management

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*Appointment rank and salary*

_Rank_: This is a tenure track, faculty position - to be hired at the 
assistant or associate professor level depending upon qualifications and 
experience.

_Salary_: Preferred hiring range is $40,000 to $50,000 depending upon 
qualifications and experience.

*Application Deadline*

Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2012, and will continue 
until the position is filled. The expected starting date is July 2, 2012.

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*Application Procedure*

To apply for this position please go to https://jobs.usm.edu. Please 
attach a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for meeting 
the position responsibilities, a current curriculum vitae and complete 
contact information for at least three references.

For further information: Contact Edward G. McCormack, Acquisitions 
Librarian Search Committee chair, Edward.Mccormack_at_usm.edu 
<mailto:Edward.Mccormack_at_usm.edu> or by phone at 228.214.3466

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