SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides leadership for approval plans and
shelf-ready programs . Prepares fund and budget reports. Supervises
the monographic acquisitions staff. Works with the Head of Collections
and Acquisitions in all aspects of collections, especially monographic
acquisitions. Provides active communication with internal and external
customers regarding all issues. Reports to Head, Acquisitions and
Collections.
MLS from an ALA-accredited school required
Knowledge of automated systems required
An understanding of the information needs of a research library in a
digital environment.
Experience
in either monographic or serial acquisitions, or
as a bibliographer/subject specialist.
Supervisory experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to using electronic information technologies
Knowledge of book or serial trade desirable
Excellent
interpersonal skills; proven ability to work effectively with a variety of
people
and groups in a decentralized and changing environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make independent judgments
Analysis and organizational skills
Self-confidence, initiative, flexibility
Demonstrated ability to embrace change and tolerate ambiguity.
