Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 09:09:14 -0600
From: Ed Goedeken <GOEDEKEN@GWGATE.LIB.IASTATE.EDU>
Subject: Collections Officer Job Posting

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Collections Officer

RANK: Assistant Professor or above, depending upon qualifications

APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: Full-time, 12-month, Faculty status.
Faculty are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Library seeks an experienced librarian to
provide leadership in collection development and management.
Responsible for policy, planning and budget oversight related to the library
collections.
Represents the library regionally and nationally in collection development
matters. Works closely with the Dean and Associate Director for Public
Services and Collections in advancing collection management initiatives.
The Collections Officer reports to the Dean of Library Services for the previous
responsibilities.

This position also is responsible for the coordination and oversight
of: the collection development program; the allocation of the materials
budget; the gift program; and training and staff development for collection
development.  Oversees acquisitions budgets and the assessment of library
collections for accreditation and program reviews and for new program proposals.
Participates in the evaluation of electronic access to and delivery of
information resources, and in the preparation of proposals and grant  applications.

Collection development is carried out by subject specialists who, for
collection development, reference, and instruction,  serve as  liaisons to
academic departments/programs.  Maintains close interaction with the
heads of two subject-based services departments and all subject
specialists.
May serve as a subject specialist in one or more academic disciplines.
Supervises 3.0 FTE of classified staff who support the collection
development activities of the subject specialists and the collection
development program.
Reports to the Associate Director for Public Services and Collections for
these operational activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
     REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS degree.  Demonstrated knowledge
of and at least five years experience with academic and research library
collection development.  Successful management of collection budgets and
programs.  Understanding of the evolving role of the academic research
library and how technology affects academic access and ownership issues.
Knowledge of trends in higher education, including both research and curricular
development.  Demonstrated ability to plan effectively; excellent skills in
analysis and communication.  A record of promoting cooperative and
collaborative efforts in a rapidly changing environment.  Ability to meet
promotion and tenure standards.

     PREFERRED: Advanced degree in an academic discipline.
Knowledge of electronic information systems and resources, and understanding of
qualitative and quantitative collection analysis techniques.  Experience
with donor relations and fundraising.

SALARY: $45,000, depending upon qualifications

 BENEFITS: TIAA/CREF, excellent group medical, dental and life
insurance, 24 working days vacation and 18 days sick leave per fiscal
year.

THE LIBRARY AND IOWA STATE: Iowa State University fosters an
environment that promotes the value of diversity and offers a positive
opportunity for contribution and growth.  Situated on a beautiful campus,
the Library actively serves over 25,000 students and supports nationally
recognized collections of 2.0 million volumes, 2.3 million microforms
and 21,400 current serials.  An automated Library system (NOTIS) is in
operation, with a planned
migration to the HORIZON client/server system in 1998.  Library staff totals
174, including 50 professional positions with faculty status.  The Library is a
member of ARL, CRL, BCR, and OCLC.  Ames is a community of
approximately 50,000 located 35 miles from Des Moines, the state capital.
The city supports quality schools and outstanding cultural attractions and
was recently recognized as one of the top ten areas of its size in the country.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin February 23,
1998 and will continue until an adequate pool is developed.

TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, official transcripts of all
college and graduate work, resume, and the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to: Chair, Collections Officer Search
Committee, Iowa State University, 302 Parks Library, Ames, IA 50011-2140.

For more information about Iowa State University and about the
Library, see our World Wide Web sites at http://www.iastate.edu/ and
http://www.lib.iastate.edu.

Iowa State University has a strong commitment to equal opportunity
and affirmative action.  Members of protected classes are especially
encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative
Action  Employer.