Position Announcement: Acquistions Librarian, Tenure-track, Fullerton, CA
PAULINA JUNE & GEORGE POLLAK LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Acquisitions Librarian
Tenure-Track
California State University Fullerton Pollak Library is seeking a collaborative,
innovative librarian with a background in acquisitions who is creative,
technologically adept and service oriented. The position oversees and
coordinates the operations and processing phases of ordering, receiving and
paying for resources in all formats for the Pollak Library.
Position
The Acquisitions Librarian will provide leadership for new approaches for the
acquisition and management of information resources in all formats; establish
policies and procedures associated with ordering, receiving, and payment
activities; monitor vendor contacts; and manage the acquisitions functions in
library systems. The position provides strategic leadership and coordinates the
day-to-day acquisitions activities of library staff. The candidate will serve
on department, library, and campus committees. This is a tenure track position,
and this librarian will be expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements,
including taking part in scholarly and professional activities.
The successful candidate will:
Provide oversight of acquisitions processes for materials in all formats
along with the accompanying fiscal responsibilities
Provide leadership, expertise, and coordination for acquisitions duties
assigned to the unit.
Communicate with external providers, including publishers, vendors, content
providers and technology suppliers.
Oversee the administrative operations of the vendor selection system (GOBI)
and subscription management (OttoSerials) systems
Oversee the operation of the Library’s acquisitions and fund management
functions in library systems
Collaborate with librarians and staff throughout the Collection and
Processing Services Unit, which includes collection development, cataloging, and
electronic resource maintenance functions.
Work collaboratively with the Collection Development Librarian to maintain
and improve the Library’s approval plan and demand-driven-acquisition programs.
Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-
accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
At least two (2) years of relevant library acquisitions experience.
Strong leadership and project management skills and the ability to work
both independently and collegially in an exciting, demanding and rapidly
changing environment.
Evidence of interest in professional and scholarly activities.
Well-developed analytical, organizational and communications skills (oral,
written, and interpersonal).
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and on projects with
other units of the library.
Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment with
co-workers, library users, discipline faculty, and the wider campus community.
Preferred
Three (3) or more years experience coordinating an acquisitions department
in an academic or research library
Experience with electronic resource acquisition in a consortia environment
Rank & Salary:
The position will be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian, tenure-track.
Salary range will be from $57,060 to $65,000 and commensurate with experience
and qualifications. CSU Fullerton offers an excellent comprehensive benefits
package which includes health/vision/dental plans; defined benefit retirement
through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities;
spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus
child-care. For a detailed description of benefits, go to
http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.asp
Appointment Date
February 3, 2015
Application Procedure
A complete on-line application/resume must be received by electronic submission
in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to:
http://hr.fullerton.edu/jobs click on “University Employment”, select “Faculty
Opportunities”, then click on “Search” to view all job listings or type in
7428BR in the “AutoReqId” section to bring up the position and upload the
following materials:
1) a letter of application
2) resume
3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references
For questions about the position, please contact: (657) 278-2714 or e-mail
libadmin_at_fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials should be received by December
1, 2014. Position will remain open until filled.
The University
California State University, Fullerton is the largest of 23 campuses, which
comprise the California State University system. The campus is located in
northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites
throughout Southern California. As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers
baccalaureate degrees in over 50 fields of knowledge, graduate (master’s level)
work in 48 programs, credential programs for teachers, and a doctoral program in
educational leadership (Ed.D.).
The Pollak Library serves a total of more than 38,000 students as well as
approximately 3,000 faculty and staff. The University is committed to the
support of learning through instructional technology as well as extensive
training and development programs. The University’s website is located at:
http://www.fullerton.edu.
The Library
The Library’s website (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of
the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to
resources. The Library contains 1.3 million books, government documents, and
audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in
print; and 200 electronic databases. The staff includes 20 FTE librarians and 35
FTE paraprofessionals. The Library is in the planning stages of a major
transformation that will provide enhanced spaces and services for the CSUF
community.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with
the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is
deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students,
staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing
the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose.
Received on Mon Nov 03 2014 - 03:03:06 EST