JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Manager of Acquisitions

WHERE: St. Louis Public Library

EDUCATION  &  EXPERIENCE: M.L.S. from ALA program; 3 years professional
library experience.

REPORTS TO: Director ot Technical Services

SUMMARY: Manages the Aquisitions Department responsible for expenditure of a
$3 million budget in FY '96. This department orders and receives all audio
visual, monograph, serial, approval plan, and standing order materials for
the St. Louis Public Library System.  The Manager leads and directs the work
of seven full time staff members, evaluates vendors, plans and evaluates
workflow, and recommends appropriate systems and tools for efficient
operation of the unit.

The Manager coordinates Acquisitions functions with those of other library
units. Participates in the management of Technical Services and contributes
to professional leadership in the Library system.

KNOWLEDGE,  SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Requires strong organizational and
analytical skills; ability to plan, carry out, and evaluate success of
acquisitions functions; abililty to set and carry out unit goals that
support the goals of the library.  Knowledge of practices in the publishing
industry; knowledge of MARC formats and other standards used in the field of
Acquisitions. Knowledge of issues and trends in Technical Services.

Experience with a variety of bibliographic systems, especially library
aquisitions and vendor order systems; ability to evaluate systems and
products for appropriate use.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Ability to
succeed in professional development endeavors and to represent the Tehcnical
Servcies Department, St. Louis Public Library, and the library profession in
professional activities.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range $27,700 - $40,165.  The St. Louis Public
Library offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Send letter of application and resume to: St. Louis Public Library, Human
Resources Department, 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63104.

The St. Louis Public Library is an Equal Oppportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.