Job Announcement (re-posted with new deadline November
1, 2000):
ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, ROSS-BLAKLEY LAW LIBRARY,
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Acquisitions Librarian reports directly to the
Head of Technical Services. Manages all aspects of investigating,
ordering, receipt, and payment of invoices for all library acquisitions in all
formats. Assists in selection and collection development processes. After
training, may contribute some hours to reference desk. Supervises .5 FTE
classified staff. Full time, continuation track position.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the library's collection
development and retention policies, including incorporation of changes. Under
the direction of the Director, recommends monographic selections based on
library collection development policy and recommendations of faculty and faculty
liaisons. Responsible for all investigation and pre-order searching of
potential acquisitions, new and out of print. Responsible for gift
routines. Works with the Cataloging Assistant to order materials and
resolve difficult vendor billing problems. Handles rush or special orders.
Investigates problems with existing stacks collection. Primary liaison with
vendor sales departments. Assists the Head of Technical Services in
analyzing and managing budget for monographs, serials, electronic subscriptions
and other resources as requested. Assists the Head of Technical Services in
gathering statistics and preparing budget projections as requested. Other duties
and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution. Will accept applications from
candidates being granted MLS by December 1, 2000. Verification of
completion of MLS from granting institution will be required prior to offer to
candidate. Demonstrated knowledge of book publishing and collection
development issues.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge
of legal publishing and budgetary practices. Demonstrated experience with
Innovative Interfaces Inc, or similar integrated library
system.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2000, or the first of
every month until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send a letter of application, resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of
three references to: Mark Bartlett, Head of Technical Services, Ross-Blakley Law
Library, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 877806, Tempe AZ 85287-7806.
The letter of application and resume must address the required and desired
qualifications.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Appointment will be at the Assistant
Librarian rank and is full time, continuation track. Salary: $36,000 minimum,
depending upon qualifications and experience. The John J. Ross-William C.
Blakley Law Library has a collection of over 350,000 volumes and a staff of 7.5
professional librarians and 13 classified staff members. Arizona State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.