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Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:39:53 -0400
From: Deb Fahrney <fahrnedl@JMU.EDU>
Subject: Acquisitions/Collections Librarian

Acquisitions/Collections Librarian
James Madison University

This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative
librarian to take on a leadership role in acquisitions and collection
development.

The James Madison University Libraries are committed to staff
development, technology, and innovative delivery of services. The
Libraries' nationally recognized instruction program promotes
information literacy through both classroom and web-based instruction.
Librarians enjoy faculty status, and serve as active partners with
classroom faculty through a strong academic department liaison program.

Located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley about 2 hours
southwest of Washington, James Madison University is a public,
comprehensive university offering high-quality, innovative programs in the
liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, integrated sciences,
health and human services, and business to a student population of 15,000.
JMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public
regional university in the South for seven straight years. The university
is also ranked by Yahoo Internet Life as one of "The Nation's 100 Most
Wired Universities." For additional information visit the library web site
at library.jmu.edu.

Responsibilities: Manages the ordering and receiving of materials,
participates in vendor contract negotiations, coordinates the library’s
approval plan, and supervises acquisitions staff. Coordinates collection

assessment and general collection development in an environment where
liaison librarians are responsible for discipline-specific collection
development. Assists the Director in analyzing and managing budget and
budget projections for monographs, serials, electronic subscriptions and

other resources and in negotiating licensing agreements as requested.
Serves on the departmental management team, as a member of the Library’s

Collection Development Committee, and as a liaison to an academic
department.

Required qualifications: Accredited MLS; current awareness of national
trends and developments in collection development issues; excellent
communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management
skills; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; knowledge of
budgeting, approval plans, MS Excel and Access; ability to apply
technology to a diverse range of library applications; strong public
service orientation; and an aptitude for complex, analytical, and
detailed work.

Desirable qualifications: previous supervisory experience and ability to

foster teamwork among all levels of staff preferred. Experience using an

automated acquisitions system.

12-month faculty appointment. Salary and rank commensurate with
qualifications and experience, minimum $37,000. Competitive compensation

package includes: 20 paid vacation days plus 11 holidays; excellent
retirement programs; Trigon (BC/BS) medical and dental programs;
flexible sick leave; tax-deferred annuities; life and disability
insurance; excellent training programs; excellent professional
development opportunities; and great recreational facilities.

Send letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three

references to: Alma Hale-Cooper, Carrier Library, MSC 1703, James
Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.Review of applications will
begin October 27, 2000 and will
continue until the positions are filled.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative
Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from

minorities, women and persons with disabilities.