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Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:49:55 -0800
From: Joanne Donovan <Joanne@LIBRARY.UCSD.EDU>
Subject: Position announcement-California

Acquisitions Department Head

The Libraries of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invite
applications from innovative professionals to lead the UCSD Acquisitions
Department and the California Digital Library Acquisitions Unit.  The
successful candidate will plan, organize and manage all Acquisitions
Department functions, including monographic ordering and receiving,
serials, government documents, book fund accounting, and electronic
resources.

Qualifications: Professional degree from a library school or other
appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields relevant
to library services.  Five years' experience in an academic library
acquisitions or collection development role serving similar clientele;
successful supervisory experience with commitment to mentoring, training
and staff development; evidence of innovative leadership; experience with
negotiating license agreements for digital content; familiarity with
vendors of library materials (both serial and monograph); familiarity with
issues, trends and operational needs of library acquisitions processes;
excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively
with others and to foster teamwork; superior organizational, analytical,
and communication skills.  Demonstrated commitment to excellence in
technical services.  Ability to work both i! ndependently and
collaboratively in a complex, changing environment. Appointment at the !
Librarian rank requires substantial relevant experience and superior
qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar
with the operations of the California Digital Library or similar
enterprise.

Hiring range:  Associate Librarian or Librarian, $55,980 - $76,476 +
$250/mo. stipend. See http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/AcquisitionsDH.htm for
position details. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a list of 3
references to Debra Ambrose at libraryjobs@ucsd.edu.  Candidates applying
by May 1, 2002 will be given first consideration.  UCSD is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and specifically seeks candidates
who can make a contribution in an environment of cultural and ethnic
diversity.