Collection Development and Acquisitions Services, Department Head

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries, Orlando, seeks a Head
of Collection Development and Acquisitions Services.  The department
coordinates the collection development policies, evaluates the libraries'
collections, acquires library resources in all formats, and includes
binding, preservation and gifts units.  This position reports to the
Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services.  Expected
performance includes active participation in the intellectual life and
administrative activities of the Libraries and University and maintaining
a record of professional contribution.  The acquisitions budget is 5.3
million dollars, of which 2 million is spent on electronic resources.
The Library is currently migrating to the Ex Libris ALEPH LMS.

Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall management of Collection
Development and Acquisitions Department which consists of a staff of two
and a half other professionals and thirteen paraprofessionals plus student
assistants.  Hire, train, and supervise staff and conduct performance
reviews:  administer operations for purchasing of print, non-print,
electronic monographs and serials; coordinate the collection development
activities of 18 librarians in a librarian/faculty liaison model; direct
the workflow of the department to accomplish its tasks; provide leadership
for a knowledgeable staff in an environment of anticipated change; develop
and implement departmental policies and procedures; create a positive work
environment.  Together with the Associate Director for Collections and
Technical Services, and the Department Head of Cataloging Services set
priorities, allocate resources, and develop plans, policies and practices
to enhance the access and use of all library resources at all locations.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library
school; experience in collection development or acquisitions work;
experience with an integrated library system; record of supervisory
responsibilities.  Preferred:  Knowledge of standard selection and
evaluation methods and tools; experience with approval plans, monographic
and serials ordering; experience with acquisitions budget projections,
allocations and reports; experience with library technology applications;
record of professional contributions; ability to manage multiple
responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; commitment to
enhancing services through teamwork and responsiveness to clients.

Environment: The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing metropolitan university located thirteen miles east of downtown Orlando.  UCF has 44,000 students, 4,700 employees, and serves a metropolitan population of 1.5 million residents. The university offers 86 bachelor's, 68 master's, and 24 doctoral programs and confers about 7,000 degrees a year.  The main library has a collection of over 1.5 million volumes and is a partial depository for government documents and patents.  The library materials budget is $5.3 million.  The staff of 123 includes a library faculty of 47.  UCF offers an exciting and vibrant academic environment with growing collections, advanced technology, and an expanding campus.  http://library.ucf.edu

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is
a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous health
insurance benefits and retirement options.