Head of Acquisitions Otto G. Richter Library, University of Miami, Miami, Fl
The University of Miami Libraries seeks a Head of Acquisitions. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the Acquisitions Department including fiscal management, planning, development, implementation, staffing, as well as monitoring and assessing the effectiveness and performance of the department. The Acquisitions department includes the Electronic Resources Unit.
This position has responsibility for the effectiveness and quality of all acquisitions functions and services, including ordering, fund accounting, invoicing, claiming, approval, standing order, & firm order processing, serials check-in, binding, and gift processing. A key element includes working closely with selectors to facilitate the acquisition of collections materials in tangible and electronic formats in a timely and cost-effective manner. The incumbent will also oversee the electronic resources unit within the acquisitions department and provides leadership and professional expertise in the management and coordination of library electronic resources. The Head of Acquisitions is responsible for the integrity of acquisitions data, provides support for acquisition/serials issues in ILS and ERM, in coordination with the Systems Dept. This position supervises 12 staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library science program or foreign equivalent. Minimum of two years experience in acquisitions or major components of acquisitions functions in an academic or research library setting. Evidence of increasingly responsible supervisory experience, mentoring, and proven management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage library budgets and produce financial and/or analytical reports based on statistical and financial data. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in acquisitions, electronic resources, collection development, and the publishing industry. Experience with negotiation and licensing for electronic resources. Experience with national bibliographic utilities (OCLC) and integrated library systems. Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development, involvement, and contribution.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a visiting five-year non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Assistant rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More information on benefits can be found at: http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.