Please forward the following position announcement to anyone you think might be interested.
University of Maryland Libraries Title: Librarian (Head of Acquisitions) Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12-Month Appointment) Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits Exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art acquisitions operation at the largest university library system in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The UM Libraries serve the College Park campus, the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland. See http://www.lib.umd.edu/ for more information. RESPONSIBILITIES: Within a team environment, responsible for planning, developing and managing all aspects of procuring library material (annual budget of $8+ million) for UM College Park Libraries, plus electronic resources for Maryland Digital Library and University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions. To accomplish this goal, manages and leads acquisition production group with teams for ordering, continuing resources and business. Resolves complex acquisitions and serials problems and applies knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions, scholarly communications and the publishing industry to improve services. Serves as member of Technical ServicesÂ’ Leadership and Planning Team. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: MasterÂ’s degree in library science from ALA-accredited graduate program or equivalent professional degree and relevant library acquisitions experience. Five years of relevant, progressively responsible professional experience in mid- to large-size academic or research library, with at least two managing an acquisitions unit. Extensive experience with automated acquisitions systems and automated library systems in an academic research library. Thorough knowledge of technical services. In-depth knowledge of acquisitions and serials issues and an awareness of emerging trends. Thorough knowledge of vendor negotiations, scholarly communication, publishing trends, book and subscription trade. Familiarity with basic accounting principles. Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to create and manage organizational change and to lead in a team-based organization. Demonstrated skills in vendor relations and negotiations. Competence in bibliographic and acquisitions data management, as well as spreadsheet packages and desktop tools. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated record of professional contribution. Electronic applications are preferred. For full consideration, submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and addresses of three references by November 3, 2006. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Send resume by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or by fax to 301-314-6293 or to Jane Williams, Room 7107, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Full job description is at http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/102815.html THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EEO/AA employer. -- Yelena Luckert Librarian for History, Jewish, Slavic and Women's Studies University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9365 Fax: 301-314-2795 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
