LIBRARIAN I - SERIAL ACQUISITIONS:  Exciting opportunity at
library where professional development encouraged.  Reports to
Head of Acquisitions; coordinates serial acquisitions program
($500,000+) for multi-site library system; manages subscriptions,
standing orders, binding on INNOPAC; supervises 2.5 clerical
staff .5 FTE student assistant; assigns and evaluates vendors;
maintains effective vendor contacts; participates in
departmental/divisional planning that supports Libraries' service
mission and maximizes effective operations of department.
Opportunities to gain supervisory/management experience working
with solid management team, to participate in collegial setting
with librarians/faculty, to acquire/strengthen collection
development expertise.  Library automation includes growing
microcomputer/electronic mail capabilities, online
catalog/circulation linking four University of Missouri campuses,
OCLC for cataloging/ILL/reference.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  ALA accredited MLS; successful serial or
acquisitions experience; strong oral/written communication
skills; evidence of professional creativity, flexibility;
initiative, strong service commitment; able to work positively,
productively in changing environment; interest in and potential
to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track appointment.
Legal right to work in U.S.

PREFER:  Successful supervisory, collection experience; knowledge
of automated acquisitions or serial control, serial publishing,
MARC serial format; working knowledge of modern European
language.

SALARY RANGE:  $25,000 minimum.  Competitive benefits including
tuition discount.  Low cost of living in culturally diverse,
dynamic metropolitan area.  Application review to begin August 12
and to continue until position filled.

SEND letter of application, resume, names of three references to:
Helen H. Spalding, Associate Director of Libraries, University of
Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO  64110.
(816)235-1531.