From: LHRSearches <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2017 10:38:00 -0400

Head of Acquisitions Services
Penn State University Libraries
To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/headacquisitions.

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applications and
nominations for the position of Head of Acquisitions Services. This
12-month tenure-track faculty position reports to the Associate Dean
for Research, Collections, and Scholarly Communications and will
manage acquisitions activities throughout all libraries at Penn State
University to ensure responsible and timely expenditure of a total
University-wide collections budget of over $18 million. The successful
candidate is expected to work in a highly collaborative organization
to create and implement effective and efficient procedures in
acquiring resources in all formats and be committed to innovation to
enhance existing services, and willing to review long-term embedded
practices. The University Libraries values diversity of thought,
perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a
culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who
thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on
Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive
Excellence, can be found by visiting
http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional
information about the Libraries’ diversity efforts, please visit
https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Head of Acquisitions Services will provide leadership and
management of the Acquisitions Services Department. The head will
represent the concerns of and advocate for the department to
University Libraries administration. Acquisitions Services has
eighteen staff in three collaborative units: Electronic Resources,
Monographs and Budgeting, and Serials. This position will collaborate
closely with the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services.
Responsibilities include supervision of direct reports, oversight of
all aspects of acquisitions, including ordering, claiming, receiving,
and e-resource management. The selected candidate will work closely
with subject liaisons on all Penn State campuses (24), Access
Services, the Business Office, the Libraries Copyright Officer, the
Collections Services and Strategies Librarian, Penn State Business
Service's Purchasing Department, and the Office of Corporate
Controller's Risk Management Division to manage the acquisitions
budget, vendor relationships, licensing, and acquisitions-related
consortia memberships in the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and
Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. (PALCI). This position
will serve on the Dean’s Library Council and the Joint Collections
Group. As the primary representative for all acquisitions efforts,
this individual will serve as the primary contact for all vendor and
publisher relations.

Qualifications

This position requires a Master of Library Science degree from an
ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); significant professional
experience in an academic or research library; broad knowledge of
library acquisitions issues, practices and current trends;
demonstrated management ability; knowledge of monographs and serials
acquisitions, approval plans, endowments, and gifts; ability to manage
accounting and budgetary practices; ability to foster positive working
relationships with vendors, publishers, and faculty; experience with
consortial agreements; knowledge of e-resources and licensing
agreements; demonstrated ability to work independently, and
collaboratively, to plan, coordinate, and implement effective
projects; strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect and
inclusion; ability to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure;
commitment to professional development and service; excellent
organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills; and excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired qualifications include knowledge and understanding of 21st
century publishing practices and trends; emerging practices,
standards, and trends relating to acquisitions in an academic or
research library environment; knowledge and understanding of Open
Access and Scholarly Communication issues; experience with Serials
Solutions and SIRSI products; experience mentoring fellow library
faculty; and familiarity with promotion and tenure practices in a
research library.

Environment

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn
State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and
lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals
in teaching, research, service, and outreach.  The University
Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North
America, according to the Association for Research Libraries
investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22
other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We
serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park,
and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120
faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive
technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a
land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance
and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries
is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association
of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for
Research Libraries.

The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan
area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College
offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a
low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a
half-day's drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three
major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago
and Detroit. For more information, please visit
http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.

Compensation and Benefits

Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and
health care coverage, state or TIAA retirement options, and
educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University
Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel
annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives
of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at
full cost within limits established by the University.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online.
To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/headacquisitions.
To be considered
for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of
application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of
three professional references (including email addresses).   Review of
applications will begin July 17, 2017 and continue until position is
filled.  Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search
Coordinator, at [log in to unmask]

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s)
in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and
is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities,
women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:  For more about safety at Penn
State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains
information about crime statistics and other safety and security
matters, please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also
provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual
Security Report.