LECTURER (ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN)
SIU CARBONDALE
LIBRARY AFFAIRS
SIU Carbondale, Library Affairs, is seeking a Lecturer (Acquisitions
Librarian).
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master's of Library Science
degree or equivalent, awarded by date of appointment; minimum of two (2)
years of supervisory experience; knowledge of monographic and/or serials
acquisitions; knowledge of or experience in fiscal management;
proficiency in using a variety of software packages, including
spreadsheets and databases (e.g. MS Excel and MS Access); knowledge of
current and emerging publishing and scholarly communication issues and
trends; excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills;
flexibility, strong organizational skills, and ability to work well
under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in acquisitions in an
academic library; experience working in a consortial environment;
experience with bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems;
experience using the ExLibris Voyager system; knowledge of basic formats
and terminology of MARC and other bibliographic standards; experience
working with diverse populations; experience in developing innovative
and creative enhancements to library operations; entrepreneurial
experience with online selling, such as selling gift and withdrawn books
and other library materials online; experience with library digitization
projects; experience or coursework related to business or vendor
relations; second Master's degree; speaking, reading and writing
knowledge of a second language; experience writing, obtaining, and
managing grants.
Application deadline May 2, 2014, or until filled. Submit a letter of
application stating qualifications and background for this position, a
resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three professional references (references may be contacted by Library
Affairs and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for
this position) to: Teri Stobbs Ricci, Personnel Coordinator; Library
Affairs, Mail Code 6632; SIU Carbondale; 605 Agriculture Drive;
Carbondale, IL 62901; Telephone: 618-453-1458; E-mail:
tricci_at_lib.siu.edu <mailto:tricci_at_lib.siu.edu>. For more detailed
information, go to www.siu.edu/jobs <http://www.siu.edu/jobs>.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to
increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All
applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
Received on Sat Apr 19 2014 - 03:03:37 EDT