DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
ACQUISITIONS LIbrarian
FACULTY POSITION:
This is a non-tenured faculty position reporting to the Head of Collection Management. This position is responsible for the management of the acquisition of resources in all formats, including print monographs and serials, e-books, e-journals, databases and other formats as they evolve. The position oversees ordering, receiving, licensing, payment, and vendor relations; also participates in the planning, selection, acquisition and management of both print and digital collections. Meets the Gumberg Library criteria for appointment related to librarianship, scholarship, and service at least at a Librarian II level. Monitors emerging trends in acquisitions. Other duties include compiling accurate and timely statistics, serving as contact person to resolve issues related to acquisitions, and serving on appropriate library, university, and external committees and working groups. Continuing professional development and contribution to the professional literature and activities of professional organizations are expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages a $2+ million materials budget, including endowment funds.
2. Manages the renewal and payment of electronic resources: tracks pricing, updates title/format changes, services, and costs.
3. Supervises daily acquisitions activities. Oversees, monitors, and evaluates activities of two full time staff members.
4. Compiles and assesses statistical data into midyear and annual reports.
5. Produces budget projections for the library materials budget, as well as prepares statistical, financial and evaluative reports upon request. Assists in budget preparation and monitoring. Produces 5-year expenditure reports by department/subject as needed.
6. Fosters and maintains effective vendor relations, negotiates contracts and monitors new service opportunities.
7. Monitors and investigates emerging acquisitions trends.
8. Promotes library services to the university community.
9. Keeps abreast of and makes contributions to the professional literature, activities of professional organizations, and scholarly developments in the areas of acquisitions, technical services, and/or related topics.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. from an American Library Association accredited institution; minimum of 3 years professional experience in acquisitions/serials and financial components of integrated library systems in an academic library, demonstrated ability to manage personnel and library projects, superior oral and written communication skills; strong service orientation; ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines; ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups in a complex, service-oriented environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Significant budgetary experience; successful supervisory experience.
Experience with Innovative Interfaces ILS, (III).
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Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
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Tracie J. Ballock, MLS
Head of Collection Management
Duquesne University
Gumberg Library
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412-396-4560 / Fax 412-396-5639
Received on Wed Jan 06 2016 - 15:00:48 EST