Acquisitions Librarian, Central Technical Services
Cornell University seeks qualified applicants for the position of
Acquisitions Librarian in the Acquisitions Services Unit of the Central
Technical Services Division. Central Technical Services provides
innovative, 21st Century technical processing, including obtaining,
licensing, and troubleshooting library materials in all formats -
traditional and electronic; creating and/or coordinating the development
of library resource descriptions using a variety of metadata and
cataloging practices; and managing the catalog and other information
discovery and retrieval tools for the CUL system. Cornell University
Library is a leading academic research library with outstanding
collections, service and instructional programs, and a leader in digital
library applications. The Library constitutes a major university resource
for learning, teaching and research, and serves a faculty of 1,600 and a
student body of approximately 19,000. It holds a distinctive collection of
over 6 million volumes in 19 libraries and has a budget of over $35
million. Supporting this operation are over 200 librarians, archivists and
other professional staff, 300 library assistants, and 150 FTE student
employees.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Acquisitions Librarian, under the Head of
Acquisitions Services, is responsible for the daily supervision and
management of the Ordering and Receiving Units (29 FTE staff and three
supervisors who acquire all materials regardless of published format.) CTS
Acquisitions Services includes over 42 FTE who manage the acquisitions of
library materials by all means: firm orders, approval plans, standing
orders, subscriptions, memberships, and government documents. In addition,
staff is responsible for "fastcataloging" monographic receipts with
available full cataloging copy and for physical processing of materials on
behalf of the libraries that make up the CUL system. The Unit also has
responsibility for licensing, tracking, and problem resolution for the
Library's electronic resources. The Acquisitions Librarian is responsible
for writing and maintaining documentation for staff tasks, overseeing
training and evaluating staff performance, managing projects related to the
evaluation and quality control of acquisitions processes, and investigating
opportunities for workflow enhancements using new technologies and
innovative methods.
Requirements: MLS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous work experience in technical services or the publishing industry.
Demonstrated management skills. Working knowledge of RLIN and/or OCLC
systems, the MARC21 format, and AACR2r. Ability to work independently as
well as be a team member, provide direct leadership, balance priorities,
and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, and oral and written communication skills with a knowledge
of or ability to work with foreign languages preferred.
Application: Applications requested by December 15, 2001. Review of
applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Salary and rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Applications for Academic professional positions should be submitted to
Susan Markowitz, Director of Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library,
Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Phone: 607/255-5181 (Submit cover letter, resume and
names, addresses telephone numbers, & e-mail addresses for three references)
These listings are only announcements of open positions; they are not
complete descriptions of jobs and their responsibilities. The department
normally provides detailed descriptions, if you are contacted for an interview.
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
