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ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN (non-tenure-track)
A.A. Lemieux Library, Seattle University

Seattle University, a Jesuit institution founded in 1891, is the largest
independent university in the Northwest with over 6,000 students enrolled
in 41 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs.  The A.A. Lemieux Library
supports the curriculum with a collection of 200,000 volumes, 1430
current subscriptions, CD-ROM workstations, and the recently installed
Sirsi Unicorn Collection Management System.

RESPONSIBILITIES  (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS):
Plan, organize, and supervise all acquisitions activities using the Sirsi
Unicorn system for order, receipt, claiming, and fund accounting for all
print and non-print materials received as firm orders, standing orders,
subscriptions, and gifts.  Manage the encumbrance and expenditure of the
materials budget ($400,000+ in FY 1995).  Manage the full utilization of
Unicorn acquisition module (began July 1994).  Prepare reports and expen-
diture projections.  Train and supervise 2 full-time support staff and
student assistant(s).  Participate in development of library policies and
in faculty activities.  Establish and maintain effective communication
with university faculty on acquisitions matters and as liaison in subject
area(s). Report to the Head of Technical Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(Individuals must meet these minimum qualifications and be able to explain
or demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential job
functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some
combination of skills and abilities.)

Required:   Master's degree from ALA accredited program; two years of
acquisitions experience; fund accounting and budget management experience;
demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions and serials technical functions
(e.g., use of machine-readable bibliographic records in acquisition work
and management of subscriptions and standing orders); experience with
automated acquisitions system; demonstrated management, supervisory, and
communication skills.

Preferred:   Professional acquisitions experience in an academic library;
knowledge of domestic and foreign book trade; awareness of trends in
academic library acquisitions; working knowledge of one or more modern
European languages.

SALARY AND AVAILABILITY:
Minimum $28,500 (distributed between a nine-month base faculty contract
and a Summer letter of appointment) plus medical, dental, and educational
benefits.

Faculty appointment (non-tenure-track) at appropriate rank.  Position is
currently vacant; starting date is negotiable.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit (1) letter of application addressing responsibilities and
qualifications stated above, (2) current resume, and (3) name, address, and
telephone number of three professional references who are qualified to
comment on your pertinent work experience to John Popko, University
Librarian, Lemieux Library, Seattle University, Seattle, WA  98122-4460.

Applications received by April 7, 1995, will be given first consid-
eration; applications will be considered until position is filled.

Special Note:  All position applicants must prove authorization to work
in the United States at the time of a position offer.  Documentation
establishing authorization to work may include:  Social Security card,
United States birth certificate, or other approved documentation.  A
photo identification will also be required.  For more information, call
the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization Service at (206) 553-5956.

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON DISABILITY