Head of Acquisitions (Jefferson County Public Library)
Head of Acquisitions #27-189, Jefferson County Public Library, Collections Department
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/12/07
Jefferson County Public Library (Colorado), an innovative, technologically advanced library with a highly acclaimed catalog and collection is seeking a Head of Acquisitions.
Located between the city of Denver and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) serves a population of 528,000 with a collection of 1.3 million items. The library’s current materials budget is 3.6 million.
The successful candidate for this position, in addition to having expertise in acquisitions librarianship, will be a good communicator who enjoys leadership, supervision and the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library Science and minimum 3 years of experience in library work, including supervisory or program development work.
DUTIES:
* Provides overall supervision and direction of the Acquisitions unit.
* Manages the ordering, receiving and processing of library materials
* Establishes and manages materials fund accounts.
* Develops and maintains ongoing effective relationships with vendors.
* Maintains and implements improvements to the library’s online acquisitions and serials modules
* Administers or makes recommendations on personnel matters affecting subordinates, including interviewing and hiring staff; assigning, scheduling, appraising, disciplining, etc.
* Designs, develops and conducts training for staff on acquisitions procedures
* Participates in the development and direction of Jefferson County Public Library through service on the Collections Leadership Team, task forces and committees.
SALARY: $3,808.32 per month (40 hours per week)
BENEFITS:
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement. Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days. Training Opportunities. Relocation and interview allowances available.
APPLY: A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 references. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or online at: http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/index.html
- applications <http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/index.html> . Return to Jefferson County Human Resources Dept., 3500 Illinois St., Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
Jefferson County Public Library makes employment decisions without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin or disability.