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Subject: Posting for assistant head of acquisitions position
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:27:56 -0500
From: Leslie Button <button@LIBRARY.UMASS.EDU>

ASSISTANT HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT  (LIBRARIAN I or II)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Library seeks candidates for the
position of  Assistant Head, Acquisitions Department.  Under general
supervision of the Associate Director for Collection Management,
responsibilities, include:  assist the Head of the Acquisitions
Department
in the Collection Management Cluster of the University Library;
coordinate
and supervise day to day work activities in the department, and provide
creative leadership and direction in an increasingly collaborative and
quickly changing acquisitions environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s degree in library science from an American Library
Association-accredited library and information studies program by date
of
hire.
· Experience using spreadsheet software and preparing financial reports
a
plus.
· Ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change
and
innovation.  Ability to interact effectively and work productively,
collegially, cooperatively and collaboratively in planning, organizing
and
supervising the work of others.
· Knowledge of current and emerging trends in publishing and information
delivery, especially as related to the acquisition of monographs and
serials
in an academic or research library.
· Knowledge of MARC formats and national cataloging standards.
· Ability to analyze work processes and plan for applications of
technology,
ability to analyze and resolve difficult bibliographic and ordering
problems, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing
environment.
· Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
· Familiarity with library automated systems, preferably Innopac.
· Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language preferred.

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and
actively supports cultural diversity.  As part of a commitment to its
own
multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a
demonstrated
commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace
University
initiatives and aspirations.

SALARY:   Commensurate with advertised qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:   Preference will be given to applications received by
April
21, 2001.  Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three
references, to:  Librarian Search, Library Administrative Office, Du
Bois
Library, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-4710; or by
e-mail
to libadmin@library.umass.edu.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the
official job description, see our web site:
http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity
Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Leslie Horner Button
Head, Acquisitions Department
University of Massachusetts Library
Amherst, MA  01003-9275
button@library.umass.edu
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