CDL: Head of Acquisitions, University of Arkansas at,Little Rock

-- From Claire A Liebst <caliebst_at_ualr.edu>

Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions, University of Arkansas at
Little Rock

Head of Acquisitions

Job Number: R98111-01

UALR HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS

Please excuse duplication of this message.


The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the
position of Head of Acquisitions (R98111-01), 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: overseeing ordering and receiving of all library
materials; processing payments and preparing appropriate reports and statistics;
and closely monitoring budget allocation for materials. The position supervises
3 FTE staff.

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 successful candidate should possess experience with electronic ordering,
invoicing and processing; experience with management of electronic resources;
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. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; plus three years
post-MLS experience in an academic or research library with supervisory
experience and experience in library acquisitions and serials 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 homepagehttp://library.ualr.edu
or UALR homehttp://www.ualr.edu. To apply: submit a letter of application
(reference R98111-01), 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, AR 72204. Electronic submissions are preferred at
csmartin_at_ualr.edu  include R98111-01 in the subject line or fax to: 501-569-8814.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire. Review of applications
will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and/or financial history
background check and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending
adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not
disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of
the position. Criminal and financial background check and drug screening
information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent
with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative
action employer 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.


-- 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 501-569-8814 (fax) caliebst_at_ualr.edu