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>
>Ordering Librarian
>Acquisitions Department
>Stanford University Libraries
>
>Description:
>
>Oversee the ordering functions of SUL's Acquisitions Department in keeping
>with the Department's mission to acquire and make accessible the breadth
>and depth of information and materials necessary to advance University
>scholarship and research.  Supervise Ordering Unit staff of approximately
>10 FTE.  Plan for the long-range needs of the Ordering Unit and contribute
>to planning for the Acquisitions Department as a whole.
>
>This position is posted at the levels of Assistant and Associate
>Librarian.  Compensation and rank will be based on experience and relevant
>qualifications.  It reports to the head of the Acquisitions Department.
>
>Duties:
>    * Coordinate SUL's ordering program, including all orders in all
> formats (including Internet resources); supervise approximately 10 highly
> skilled paraprofessional staff.
>    * Collaborate with managers in other Acquisitionsunits to ensure
> coordination of procedures and effective workflow within Acquisitions and
> with other SUL units.
>    * Oversee the function and application of the Sirsi Unicorn ILS order
> module in collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff.
>    * Manage order workflow in vendor databases (e.g., GOBI, Otto) in
> collaboration with other Acquisitions and Library Systems staff.
>    * Develop and document policies and procedures to support the work of
> the unit and its effective interaction with other units throughout SUL.
>    * Formulate and implement projects to improve Acquisitions'service to
> SUL.
>Qualifications:
>
>At the Assistant Librarian level:
>    * An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent training or work experience.
>    * Experience in applying database software to control and production
> tasks.
>    * Work experience in a library technical services or similar function.
>    * Ability to manage the work of staff in an environment that is
> focused on detail and constantly changing.
>    * Ability to manage and prioritize and delegate to meet deadlines in a
> complex, energetic environment.
>    * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
>    * Knowledge of one or more languages other than English is preferred.
>At the Associate Librarian level:
>    * 3-5 years work experience in library technical services function.
>To apply, visit the online posting at
>http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi?Job_Req=006921&JFam=NIL&JOBCODE=1586
>  and click on the "I Want this Job!" link.  Current Stanford staff should
> apply entering the Job Requisition number, 006921, at
> <http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html>http://jobs.stanford.edu/index.html.
>
>Preference will be given to applications received by January 15,
>2005.  The position will remain open until filled.
>
>Christa Easton
>Head, Acquisitions
>Stanford University Libraries
>Stanford, CA 94305-6004
>Phone:  650-723-7907
>Fax:  650-723-4775
>e-mail:  ceaston@stanford.edu

Christa Easton
Head, Acquisitions
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305-6004
Phone:  650-723-7907
Fax:  650-723-4775
e-mail:  ceaston@stanford.edu