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-----Original Message----- From: Cartee, Lewis D [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:58 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [lita-l] Head of Acquisitions position opening HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS, Tulane University. Howard-Tilton Memorial Library seeks a creative and team-oriented professional to join the Technical Services Division. The Division consists of four departments: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Database Management, and Stacks Management. RESPONSIBILITIES: The complete list of position duties is available at http://library.tulane.edu/staff/employment.php This position oversees acquisitions functions for an ARL-level library with an annual materials budget of approximately $6 million. This positions reports directly to the Director of Technical Services and oversees seven paraprofessional staff members. Responsibilities includes management of serials and monographs acquisitions, ordering and invoicing for digital resources, processing and tracking fund expenditures, vendor relations, and staff supervision. Acquisitions is a key function in the library and this department head works collaboratively with many other librarians outside the Technical Services Division including some 20 bibliographers for the general collections and those purchasing materials for special collections. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is a rapidly changing environment and its Head of Acquisitions is expected to develop expertise with emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library projects. REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum 3 years library acquisitions experience with increasingly responsible work assignments and supervisory responsibilities; ability to multitask and manage detail; strong oral and written communication skills; strong critical thinking skills; accounting experience; experience with vendor relations; knowledge of ILS systems and EDI; potential for leadership in a collaborative setting; productive attitude and enthusiasm for an innovative and changing environment. PREFERRED: Acquisitions experience in a mid-to-large academic or research library. ENVIRONMENT: Tulane University is an AAU institution located in picturesque uptown New Orleans. Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university's main library, an ARL research collection supporting programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians have academic status, without tenure or faculty rank, but in other respects receive the benefits of faculty members. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates submit a letter of application, resume, and names of 3 professional references. Applications may also be submitted electronically to [log in to unmask] or mail to: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Attn.: Andrea Bacino, Tulane University, 7001 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70118-5682. Tulane University is an ADA/AA/EO employer. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.