CDL- Head of Acquisitions -- University of Arkansas at Little Rock

	
From: 	Anne Liebst <caliebst_at_ualr.edu>



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*Head of Acquisitions*

Job Number: R98111

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) a tenure-track faculty 
appointment. 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 demonstrated experience with 
issues and practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of 
electronic resources, including knowledge of licensing as well as 
publisher practices and trends; electronic ordering, invoicing and 
processing; strong computer skills; 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 a minimum of one year supervisory 
experience post-MLS in an academic or research library.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), 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>