I hope no one minds my posting this here.  UHM is a very nice place to work.  Our former Head of Acquisitions, Thelma Diercks, retired earlier this year after many years here.

Cheers,
Mike Chopey

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Michael A. Chopey
Head, Cataloging Dept.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries
Hamilton 553
Honolulu, HI  96822

phone (808) 956-2753
fax (808) 956-5968

Librarian III or IV, Head of Acquisitions, position number 82676, University of Hawaii at Manoa Library Serv, (Manoa), tenure track, general funds, available 08/08

Duties: This position oversees monographic acquisitions functions for an ARL-level library with an annual monographic materials budget of over $1 million. This position reports directly to the Head of Collection Services and oversees nine paraprofessional staff members. Responsibilities include management of monographs acquisitions, ordering and receiving of materials invoicing for resources, processing and tracking fund expenditures, vendor relations, gifts & exchange, and staff supervision. Acquisitions is a key function in the library and this department head works collaboratively with many other librarians outside the Collection Services Division including selectors for the general collections and those purchasing materials for special collections. The Hamilton Library is a rapidly changing environment and its Head of Acquisitions is expected to develop expertise with emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library projects.

Minimum qualifications:

*Librarian III:

• ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent.
• Minimum three years of appropriate professional academic library experience.
• Twenty-four post baccalaureate credits of academic study.

Librarian IV:

• In addition to the MLS, a second masters degree in a subject area.
• At least seven years of appropriate experience, including technical services.

Applicants for either rank must also have:

• Substantial experience in acquisitions functions with increasingly responsible work assignments.
• Successful supervisory experience.
• Demonstrable ability to multitask and manage detail.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of strong critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of the business of acquisitions, including accounting experience.
• Experience with vendor relations.
• Experience with and knowledge of ILS systems and the suite of OCLC products. Experience using automated acquisitions.
• Potential for leadership in a collaborative setting.
• Productive attitude and enthusiasm for an innovative and changing environment.
  
  Desirable qualifications:

• Acquisitions experience in a mid-to-large academic or research library, including approval plans, standing orders, and blanket plans.
• Knowledge of current cataloging rules and protocols.
• Knowledge of print, non-print, and electronic formats.
• Knowledge of the international book trade, especially Asia and the Pacific.
• Experience with developing an RFP.
• Knowledge of current tools of acquisitions used in the library world.
• Experience with workflow analysis and implementing change.
• Working knowledge of foreign language.
• Experience managing Gifts & Exchange operations.

Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, and resume to Personnel Officer. Interviewees will be expected to make a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening process.

Application address: Personnel Officer, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822
Inquiries: 808 956-7207
Date posted: May-07-2008 Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on Jun-02-2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

-- 
Michael A. Chopey
Head, Cataloging Dept.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries
Hamilton 553
Honolulu, HI  96822

phone (808) 956-2753
fax (808) 956-5968