McNeese State University
Acquisitions Librarian/Assistant Professor
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Acquisitions Librarian/Assistant Professor in the Frazar Memorial Library. This is a full-time, 12–month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment is available November 2011.
Position Description and Responsibilities: The Acquisitions Librarian reports to the Library Director and provides leadership for planning, implementing, and managing monographs, serials, and information resources acquisitions; supervises staff in those areas; serves on a variety of internal and external committees; and coordinates the library’s liaison program for all academic departments.
• Manages the collection development of monographs.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Provide staff training as needed.
• Formulate policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently coordinate the activities for all departments that report to this position.
• Prepare and administer the Acquisitions and Serials budgets.
• Coordinate the acquisition of materials in all formats including books, continuations, electronic resources, and journals.
• Coordinate the evaluation, licensing, and performance of electronic resources.
• Prepare budget expenditures and collection analysis reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain effective communication with library department heads and library representatives of academic departments.
• Serve on library, university, state, and national committees.
• Administer grant funded projects and draft grant proposals as needed.
• Keep abreast of trends and changes in libraries and librarianship through the reading of professional literature and attending professional meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
• Master degree in Library and Information Science (MLS, MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three – five years of professional experience in an academic library with at least one year of supervisory experience and one year of acquisitions or serials experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines, and to prioritize work in alignment with the service and goals of the library and the university.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in academic acquisitions and serials operations.
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around the Library and retrieve and carry materials from library shelving and cabinets, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 35 lbs), ability to work with keyboard, mouse, and monitor for extended periods of time; ability to travel to attend training workshops, meetings, and conferences.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent service and ability to work successfully in a collegial environment within a diverse university community that includes: faculty, students, library staff, and other members of the university community, members of the profession, and the general public.
Preferred:
• Experience with Sirsi/Dynix Symphony ILS.
• Experience with link resolvers, EZ-Proxy, and electronic resources.
• Experience with website development.
Salary: $50,500
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit a: Letter of Application; Resume; References (names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three), and Unofficial Transcripts for the application process. Please submit the required documents to:
Walt Fontane
Search Committee Chair
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University
Box 91445
Lake Charles, LA 70609
Voice: (337) 475-5729
Fax: (337) 475-5719
TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227
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McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.
McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; Fax: (337) 475-5960; or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
Approved:
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Michael T. Snowden, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
Date: ______________________________
