From: "Maxwell, Jan C." <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 20:45:54 +0000 Colleagues, We are searching for a new Head of Acquisitions at the Ohio State University Libraries. OSU is a great place to work, and this is a wonderful opportunity to take on a key leadership role with us. I hope you will consider applying or will pass this on to someone else who might be interested. Thanks, Jan Jan Maxwell Collections Strategist University Libraries [log in to unmask] library.osu.edu _______________________________________________________________________ Position available at The Ohio State University – University Libraries * * * Position: Head, Acquisitions As The Ohio State University charts a course from excellence to eminence, the University Libraries is seeking a leader with strong skills in analysis, innovation, and collaboration to lead the acquisitions function for all collections that underpin this evolution. The Head of Acquisitions plays a leading role in the life-cycle management of the Libraries’ collections in all formats, directing and advancing a diverse portfolio of related services encompassing purchasing, licensing, facilitating access to licensed content and supporting management of physical collections. The position manages units that include 2 faculty, 14 staff and approximately 2 FTE student assistants. The Head of Acquisitions has administrative oversight of all acquisitions and licensing processes for materials in all formats along with the accompanying fiscal responsibilities. The Head will work in a highly integrated environment to create and implement innovative approaches to this work. Programs within the department include acquisition of print materials including purchasing for special collections, licensing, purchase and access management for electronic resources, copy cataloging and brief record creation, gift collection processing, and collection maintenance projects. The Head is a team player who advances ongoing working relationships with the Libraries Budget Office (payments), Collections Strategist, Head of Collections Description and Access, Head of Special Collections Description and Access, and many other partners across the Libraries. The Ohio State University Libraries expends a roughly $13 million budget for materials annually and holds over 7 million volumes plus a diversity of special and archival collections in a wide range of formats and multiple library facilities including a high-density storage unit. The Libraries retain a range of vendors to assist with acquiring materials from a number of publishing markets abroad, manage a DDA plan, and are aggressively increasing licensing of e-book packages directly from publishers. Partnerships with other libraries are integral to acquisition and collection management strategies for University Libraries. The Head will operate in an environment of active consortial engagement through the CIC, HathiTrust, OhioLINK, and other cooperative programs. The Libraries are also currently lending collections for scanning to the Google Books Project with the CIC. For additional information please visit: http://go.osu.edu/headacquisitions Required Qualifications An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree Minimum of three years’ experience managing the acquisition or licensing of library collections Experience with budget planning and expenditure analysis Knowledge and understanding of 21st century collections issues regarding licensing and acquiring collections in many languages and formats and emerging practices, standards, and trends Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy in leading a program or initiative Experience in evaluating workflows and successfully designing or enhancing production-oriented work processes Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, to plan, coordinate, and implement effective projects Evidence of successful and creative management of staff and operations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service and evidence of, or potential to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure. Desired Qualifications Experience working successfully in a complex, multi-departmental organizational structure Experience negotiating contracts and conducting RFP processes Experience working in a consortial environment Experience with creating bibliographic description of collections About OSU Libraries: A Driving Force for Change The Ohio State University Libraries is a highly valued partner and campus leader aligned with the University’s vision to be the world’s preeminent public comprehensive university. The Libraries advance student and faculty success by delivering distinctive content and fostering intellectual connections. The OSU Libraries is rising to eminence along with the rest of the University. It is in the top 10 among public university members of the Association of Research Libraries and within the top 20 of 126 ARL member libraries. The OSU Libraries is a charter member of OhioLINK, a consortium of 88 Ohio academic libraries and the State Library of Ohio and shares resources through that organization. The Libraries also enhances collections and services by participation in the CIC, the academic consortium of Big Ten institutions. With this support and these partnerships, the OSU Libraries has turned its attention to rapid innovation to address the challenges of the evolving academic environment. Major renovation projects continue to enhance our spaces for collaborative and dynamic teaching, learning and research. An ambitious talent management plan is bringing new skills and reframing long held strengths. Increased investment in a wide variety of digital initiatives aims to revolutionize discovery and access anytime, anywhere to our vast and distinctive resources. Our impact reaches beyond our campus and extends the land-grant mission internationally. To learn more about the strategic plan under current implementation, visit: https://go.osu.edu/libraries_strategic_plan For a snapshot of our ambitions for long-term growth and innovation, visit our fundraising Campaign statement: http://library.osu.edu/news/giving-to-the-libraries/. Rank/Salary: The position is a full-time, permanent, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment and reports to the Associate Director for Collections, Technical Services, and Scholarly Communications. Salary and faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits: The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days’ vacation, 15 days’ sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see: http://go.osu.edu/benefitssummary. Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by March 30, 2016. Please send cover letter, CV, references, and salary history and requirements to Kelly Rose at [log in to unmask] Please include Head, Acquisitions in the subject field. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. For more information, please contact: Kelly Rose, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Human Resources Manager University Libraries 305C Thompson Library 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-5917 Office / 614-292-7859 Fax [log in to unmask] library.osu.edu