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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
TECHNICAL SERVICES CO-MANAGER--ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS

The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of
Technical Services Co-Manager-Acquisitions/Serials and Assistant
Professor of University Libraries position number 20631.

This is a tenure-track faculty position that reports to the Associate
Dean.  In partnership with the Technical Services Co-Manager/Cataloging
provides innovative leadership for a newly configured department that is
responsible for both the acquisition and cataloging of library materials
in all formats, including government publications and electronic
resources. Coordinates the acquisition of all library materials and
supervises 4-6 staff and one full-time librarian in an evolving
technical services environment. Oversees negotiation of contracts for
electronic resources, maintains financial records for all library
materials expenditures, and monitors a library materials budget of over
$1,000,000.  Serves as the contact to vendors of library materials.
Provides leadership in the application of technology to the acquisition
of materials and management of serials and electronic resources,
including the acquisitions and serials modules of the integrated library
system and e-resource management databases.  Provides reference service,
library instruction, or collection development in an appropriate area.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
cooperatively.

REQUIRED: Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
three years of experience in technical services appropriate to the
position; supervisory experience.  PREFERRED: Experience managing
budgets; experience with an integrated library system; experience with
electronic resources; experience providing reference service, delivery
of instruction or collection development.

Salary minimum is $41,000 (negotiable) per year.  The starting date is
June 1, 2005 (negotiable). This position is contingent on funding from
the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees and is
subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern
Colorado. All application materials must be postmarked by March 4, 2005.

Send letter of application highlighting candidate's suitability, resume
and the names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to: Joan Lamborn, Technical Services Co-Manager Search
Committee, Position #20631, University of Northern Colorado, James A.
Michener Library, Campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639-0091. Application
materials may be sent via email as word document attachments to:
libacqsearch@unco.edu.

UNC is an AA/EO employer and committed to fostering diversity in its
student body, faculty and staff.