Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:35:06 -0500
From: Lisa Macklin <lisa.macklin@library.gatech.edu>
Subject: Position announcement (Georgia Tech)

Head, Information Procurement

Reporting to the Associate Director for Digital and Technical Services,
the position of Head, Information Procurement offers an opportunity for
an assertive, experienced manager to provide vision and leadership in
redefining the procurement of information resources in an increasingly
digital world: lead the department in using emerging technologies and
new approaches in information resource procurement; develop new
policies, procedures, and operations to further integrate the management
of physical and virtual collections; demonstrate successful supervisory
experience with a commitment to staff mentoring and training; lead and
monitor vendor contact and negotiations to secure products and services;
manage gift receipts and processing; maximize the use of technology in
data collection and provide for automated access to that data by
pertinent library staff.
Collaborate closely with the Collection Development unit to facilitate
the identification, selection, and fiscal control of information
resources. The staff is comprised of 2 Librarians and 12 support staff.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or other relevant degree with a
minimum of 5 years managerial experience in supervising and organizing
the work of others, preferably regarding the purchasing, licensing and
acquisitions processing of information resources. A degree in Business
or related field preferred. Demonstrated experience working with vendors
of information resources, integrated library systems, excellent
communication skills as well as strong analytical, team-building, and
problem-solving skills required.

Environment: The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000
faculty, students, and staff is one of the nation's outstanding
universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and
engineering. The Library and Information Center
(www.library.gatech.edu), a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, is central to the Institute's instructional and research
programs, supporting an institution with nearly 5,000 graduate students
and over $300 million per year in research activity. Georgia Tech
provides a platform that will challenge and engage creative leaders on
the frontier of new ways to capture and manage intellectual content.
Working with a team of librarians, the Digital and Technical Services
Division provides the operations needed to maintain the information
resources required to support an exceptionally energetic academic
enterprise. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates
in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an
ever-increasing number of databases, electronic books and electronic
journals.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and
experience. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. Librarians
are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. Georgia Tech
offers a comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed at:
www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits/facben.html, and we offer a Relocation
Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund.

Contact Information: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will
be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on
proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of
application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail
addresses of 5 references to:
Ms. Sharon West, Personnel Officer, Georgia Tech Library & Information
Center, 704 Cherry Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900

Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.