CDL: Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Position Opening -- Head of Acquisitions at the University of Arkansas 
at Little Rock
From:
Claire A Liebst <caliebst_at_ualr.edu>


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*Head of Acquisitions*


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Job Number: R98111-01

UALR HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS

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 homepage 
http://library.ualr.edu or UALR home http://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 <mailto: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 <mailto:caliebst_at_ualr.edu>