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

The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of
Technical Services 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 Manager--Cataloging
provides innovative, energetic leadership for a 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 5-6 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 modules of the integrated library system and e-resource
management databases. Responsible for monitoring national trends in
acquisitions and serials management.  Provides reference service,
library instruction, or collection development in an appropriate area.
Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work
cooperatively.

REQUIRED: Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school
or program; experience in technical services appropriate to the
position.  PREFERRED: Supervisory experience; 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
November 1, 2005 (negotiable).

Screening of applications will begin on August 15.  Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.  Send letter of application
highlighting suitability, resume and the names, mail and email
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Joan Lamborn,
Technical Services Manager-Acquisitions/Serials  Search Committee,
Position #20631, University of Northern Colorado--Michener Library,
Campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639-0091.

Application materials may be sent via email as Microsoft Word document
attachments to: libacqsearch@unco.edu.

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.
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a
conditional offer of employment has been made.

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