CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES
                        HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT

          The Center for Research Libraries seeks a knowledgeable and
  creative professional to provide leadership as Head of the Acquisitions
  Department.  The Center for Research Libraries is an international
  cooperative organization whose 127 members are academic and research
  institutions having substantial libraries.  The Center's collections
  contain more than 3.7 million volumes and 1.4 million microforms that
  complement and supplement the collections of North American academic and
  research libraries through interlibrary loan and document delivery.  The
  Center's primary acquisitions include foreign doctoral dissertations, major
  microform sets, foreign documents, and more than 14,000 current serial
  titles, a number of which are procured through exchange agreements.  The
  Center has used OCLC since 1983 and also has access to the RLIN database.  In
  April 1992, Innovative Interfaces' OPAC and Cataloging modules were
  installed, and in October 1993, the  Acquisitions and Serials modules were
  added.

  JOB SUMMARY:  The Head of Acquisitions manages and administers the
  operations of the Acquisitions Department (consisting of the Serials and
  Monographs sections) to ensure accurate and efficient acquiring and
  claiming, and general fiscal accountability for the Center's monographic,
  serials, foreign documents, and exchange materials.

  QUALIFICATIONS:  Five years' professional experience in an academic library
  in acquisitions and/or serials.  Minimum three years' supervisory
  experience in acquisitions and/or serials.  Masters degree in Library
  Science from an accredited library school.  Knowledge of at least one
  foreign language as well as a demonstrated ability to work with materials
  in a variety of foreign languages.  Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions
  and serials technical functions (e.g., use of machine-readable
  bibliographic records in acquisitions work, knowledge of detailed
  record-keeping, problem solving, and follow-up).  Detailed knowledge of at
  least one national bibliographic system (OCLC, RLIN, etc.) as well as a
  nationally recognized automated integrated library system (Innovative
  Interfaces, NOTIS, DYNIX, etc.) for Serials and/or Acquisitions mandatory.
  Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces' Serials and/or Acquisitions modules
  highly desirable.  Proven managerial skills to include organizing work flow
  and staff efficiently, problem-solving, and generally providing leadership
  in a quickly changing environment.  Superior oral and written
  communications skills.

  SALARY/BENEFITS:  $37,200-$55,600 annually, appointment level depending on
  experience and qualifications.  Company paid medical, TIAA/CREF Retirement
  Plan, life insurance, and self-paid dental insurance.  22 vacation days, 15
  sick days, and 10 holidays annually.

  APPLY TO:                       Lyn Whittington
                                          Director of Administration
                                          The Center for Research Libraries
                                          6050 South Kenwood
                                          Chicago, IL  60637
                                           (312) 955-4545 Ext. 315
                                          Or fax:  (312) 955-4339