Head
of Acquisitions
Job Number: R98111
UALR HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS
Please excuse duplication of this message.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the
position of Head of Acquisitions (R98111) a tenure-track faculty appointment.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in all issues
relating to the ordering and receipt of library materials, including:
overseeing ordering and receiving of all library materials; processing payments
and preparing appropriate reports and statistics; and closely monitoring budget
allocation for materials. The position supervises 3 FTE staff.
All library faculty are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve
University and Library goals and objectives. In addition, faculty members must
meet the requirements for tenure and promotion.
The successful candidate should possess demonstrated experience with issues and
practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of electronic resources,
including knowledge of licensing as well as publisher practices and trends; electronic
ordering, invoicing and processing; strong computer skills; ability to manage
detailed tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent
interpersonal skills to communicate in a personable, courteous and professional
manner; and knowledge of trends and best practices in acquisitions, serials and
electronic resources management. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree plus a minimum of
one year supervisory experience post-MLS in an academic or research
library. Desired qualifications include:
experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; accounting experience; and
experience with ERM applications and management.
For more detailed information visit the library homepage
http://library.ualr.edu or UALR home http://www.ualr.edu. To apply: submit a
letter of application (reference R98111), summary of experience and career
goals, a detailed resume and the names of three references to: Suzanne Martin,
Director of Administrative Services, University of Arkansas at Little Rock,
Ottenheimer Library, 2801 S. University, Little Rock, AR 72204. Electronic
submissions are preferred at csmartin@ualr.edu include R98111-01 in the subject
line or fax to: 501-569-8814. Official transcripts will be required at time of
hire. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and/or financial history
background check and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending
adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not
disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of
the position. Criminal and financial background check and drug screening
information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner
consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative
action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and
person with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to
disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the
United States.
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Anne Liebst
Director of Technical Services and Technology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-569-3248
501-569-8814 (fax)
caliebst@ualr.edu
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