THE UCSD LIBRARIES - University of California, San Diego

Assistant Department Head, Acquisitions Department

Preferred appointment level: Associate Librarian I - Associate Librarian
VI (salary range of $42,996-$60,132).

The Libraries of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) seek
applications from a knowledgeable, experienced, energetic, and innovative
professional to help provide leadership to a dynamic and enthusiastic
acquisitions staff in support of excellence in a research library of a
rapidly growing highly ranked university.

Responsibilities:  Assists the Department Head in the overall leadership
of the Acquisitions Department.  Has responsibility for all aspects
related to the acquisition and maintenance of the libraries' licensed
electronic resources, including license negotiations and liaison with the
California Digital Library, UC campus liaisons, and UCSD bibliographers.
Assumes administrative responsibility for the Serials and Electronic
Resources Division which consists of the Division Head and 7 FTE library
assistants and 3 FTE student assistants.  Assists the Department Head with
collection analysis, the development of new policies, procedures, and
operational processes, the preparation of reports, and the introduction of
new technologies.  Undertakes special projects as required and serves as
Acting Department Head during the Department Head's absence.

Required Qualifications:  Professional degree from a library school or
other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields
relevant to library services.  Experience in library acquisitions.
Experience with licensing agreements, copyright issues, database software,
and evaluation of electronic resources.  Demonstrated experience and
ability to respond creatively to rapidly changing library and vendor
environments.  Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.  Relevant knowledge of link resolving software standards,
familiarity with Project Counter, and experience with an integrated
library system.  Customer service orientation, excellent communication
skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse clientele.  UCSD
librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide
planning and governance, to be able to work comfortably in a shared
decision-making environment, and to be professionally active.

Desired Qualifications:  Experience with an electronic resources
management system and supervisory experience are highly desirable.

For complete details, see http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/acqasstdh.htm.

Application consideration begins January 31, 2005 and will continue until
the position is filled.  Send application letter including a statement of
qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and
the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your
qualifications, referencing code 3, for this position to
libraryjobs@ucsd.edu or to UCSD, Amanda M. Lawhorn - Library Human
Resources, 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0175-H, La Jolla, CA 92093-0175.
Telephone: 858.534.1279; Confidential Fax: 858.534.8634.

UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.