FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
http://Library.fiu.edu

Head, Resource Development Department

Florida International University Libraries invites applications for
Head, Resource Development Department, University Park Green Library

Functions: Directs the acquisition of all library materials, and
management of electronic resources. Oversees acquisitions and serials
units, and participates in the implementation of ALEPH (the new library
management system). Coordinates the shift from print journal back-runs
to online collections. Works with the Associate Director for Collection
Management on collection analyses and strategic planning. Deals with
vendors and consortia. Supervises the work of nine support staff.

Qualifications: Minimum – ALA-MLS, with library or equivalent
experience; Desired – Experience with budget management, accounting, and
licensing.

Rank and Salary: Non-tenured faculty status; rank and salary are
competitive based upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits: 22 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave per year; TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options, health/life insurance options.

Library Setting: The Green Library accommodates state of the art
information technology. Total library collections comprise more than 1.6
million volumes and subscriptions to more than 19,000 scholarly
journals, access to over 275 databases and services, a Geographic
Information Systems Center and a Digital Collections Center.

University Setting: Florida International University is one of the most
rapidly growing urban, multi-campus comprehensive universities in the
country, offering over 200 bachelors’, master’s, and doctorate degrees
and a student enrollment of over 36,000 from all states and 120
countries. FIU is a Carnegie Doctoral Research-Extensive institution,
and prides itself on the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students
and faculty. More information is available at http://www.fiu.edu.

Review of Applications: Begins on 1 March 2006, and continues until filled.

To Apply: Applications and accompanying documentation are to be
submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org and search by using position
number “44462”. Include a letter of interest to the attention of Douglas
Hasty, Chair of the Search Committee, with a resume and the names,
addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and e mail addresses of three
references. Previous applicants will need to reapply as this job
description has been updated. FIU is a member of the State University
System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative
Action Employer.

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Inna Ilinskaya

Electronic Information Services Librarian

Interim Engineering Librarian

Green Library -- GL 232B

Florida International University

11200 SW 8th St

Miami, FL 33199

Tel.: (305) 348-2415

Fax: (305) 348-6579

E-mail: ilinskay@fiu.edu <mailto:ilinskay@fiu.edu>