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Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:59:32 -0400
From: Maggie Horn <mehorn@CNSVAX.ALBANY.EDU>
Subject: Position vacancy -- SUNY Albany

VACANCY  NOTICE

POSITION: Head, Acquisitions Department

RESPONSIBILITIES: The University at Albany is seeking a librarian to
manage the operations of a highly automated Acquisitions Department which
includes Monographs Ordering and Invoicing, Monographs Receiving, Serials
and Periodicals Units and to manage an acquisitions budget of
approximately $4 million/fiscal year.  The Department Head provides
leadership, training and staff development for 14.5 FTE staff, sets goals,
establishes priorities and work flow, and leads the ongoing review of
departmental policies, procedures and organization.  Encourages and
recognizes excellence.  Fosters effective communication and teamwork
within the department and with other departments within the Libraries.
Leads the department in the evaluation and use of new technologies in a
changing environment.  Works cooperatively with other Technical Services
department heads to facilitate communication and efficient work flow.
Research, publication and service to the Libraries, university and
profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment and
promotion.  Reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and
Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  Graduate degree in librarianship from an
ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent.  Substantial
acquisitions experience using an automated acquisitions system in a medium
size or large academic library.  Demonstrated managerial, planning,
supervisory, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.  Direct
knowledge of and experience with at least one of the national
bibliographic utilities. Demonstrated ability to take an active role in
planning and implementing system upgrades.  Desired:  Reading knowledge of
at least one Western European language.

The successful candidate will have experience with many aspects of
acquisitions such as monographic and serial information in all formats,
approval plans, budget management, management of contracts and licenses,
familiarity with MARC formats and the purchase of books with cataloging
records, knowledge of standards and issues relating to acquisitions, and
trends in technical services and automation.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and experience.  Minimum: $40,000.

TERMS & BENEFITS:  Twelve month appointment; sick leave and annual leave @
1.25 days each per month; health insurance, major medical or Health
Maintenance Organization.  Social Security coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York
State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate = 3%).

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY:  The University at Albany is the oldest state
chartered public institution of higher education in New York.  Established
in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994.  Designated as a
University Center of the State University of New York, Albany has a broad
mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public
service.  More than 16,000 students are enrolled in the eight
degree-granting schools and colleges of the University, which is noted for
its achievement of both diversity and excellence.

The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational
opportunities.  The University is located in New York's Capital Region,
150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston.  The Capital
Region has a population of approximately 750,000.

APPLY TO: Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer University
Libraries - UL-112 University at Albany State University of New York 1400
Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12222

DEADLINE:  Review of letters of application and resumes will begin
November 6, 1998.  Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers
of three references that may be contacted.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER

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Marguerite E. "Maggie" Horn
Head, Cataloging Department
University at Albany, State University of New York
University Libraries
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-3633
Fax: (518) 442-3630
mehorn@cnsvax.albany.edu

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