From: Bonnie Swoger <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:03:28 +0000

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*Manager of Acquisitions/Serials at the Rochester Institute of Technology*



See this page for additional information about RIT Libraries, Acquisitions
and Serials, and to apply: https://library.rit.edu/job-man-acq-ser



*Detailed Job Description*



Responsible for the leadership and management of the Acquisitions/Serials
department which provides all library materials through purchase needed to
support the RIT Curriculum and student and faculty research and
scholarship.  With the Director of RIT Libraries, responsible for the
prudent fiscal oversight and management of the library's $2.5+ million
materials budget.  Working with the staff of the Research and Instruction
Services department, responsible for collection analysis of the Wallace
Library holdings.



*Essential Responsibilities*



·        Provide leadership, direction and budgetary oversight for the
operations and personnel of RIT Libraries' Acquisitions/Serials department.
Administer, lead and manage the permanent staff and student employees which
may include interns and co-op students. Establish performance standards and
initiatives, and support staff development.  Establish standards,
procedures, and direction for Acquisitions/Serials in support of RIT
Libraries'  goals and mission. Identify goals and set priorities that
ensure a high level of service. Engage in and lead team in process and
service improvements, pro-actively respond to user concerns and needs.

·        Select, communicate with (including some negotiations not handled
by the Electronic Resources Librarian,) and monitor appropriate vendors of
monograph and serials materials.  Review and oversee the placement of all
monograph and serials materials orders requested by the librarian college
liaisons. Make recommendations and implement new products and practices as
appropriate to provide best, most cost effective products and services
available for our constituents. Determine the best balance of
loan/licensed/purchase of materials in regards to cost effectiveness and
ease of access for users.

·        Provide prudent fiscal management of the library’s 2.5+
million-dollar materials budget, and maintain fiscal accountability for the
serials, monographs, bindery, microfilm, new programs, and special funds.
Work closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian and the Director of
RIT Libraries in this area.

·        Perform collection analysis and assessment, and oversee general
collection development initiatives and collection management projects, in
coordination with the library subject specialists and other associated
library departments.

·        Manage the effective use of the Integrated Library System’s
acquisitions and serials modules related to monographic and serials
ordering, funds management, invoice payments and serials check-in.
Investigate new software options and evaluate workflows to determine if
implementation will optimize departmental operations.

·        Serve as a member of RIT Libraries Management Team responsible for
the strategic leadership and direction of RIT Libraries and its services.

·        Advise the RIT Libraries Management Team on services and new and
emerging trends and technologies related to materials acquisition,
electronic access and distribution.

·        Participate in setting organization-wide goals, policies, and
services as a member of the RIT Libraries’ management team.

·        Cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships and
serve on appropriate committees to enhance and promote the services of the
department.

·        Work closely with other RIT Libraries teams to assess their needs
related to acquisitions/serials. Represent RIT Libraries on campus and at
local, regional and national levels in areas relating to acquisitions,
serials and interlibrary loan.



*Required Minimum Qualifications*



3+ years of professional experience in an academic library in the following
areas:

·        Selection of library resources in all formats, and ability to work
effectively with vendors

·        Thorough understanding of publishing and library acquisitions
issues, trends and practices.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of fund management and accounting
principles.

·        Familiarity with information resource structures, and core
resources that support general reference services.

·        Detailed knowledge and experience with an integrated library
system and electronic resource management system.



Other Skills

   - Adept in successfully creating and working in a team environment
   - Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, train and manage staff
   and student employees
   - Proficient in the use and manipulation of spreadsheets.
   - Demonstrated ability to effectively organize information, manage
   multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
   - Working knowledge of relevant software applications and computer
   hardware/peripherals.
   - Ability to assess and integrate appropriate complex and
   rapidly–evolving technologies into the library’s collections and
   acquisitions workflows.
   - Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, both verbal and
   written.



*Preferred Qualifications*



   - 1-3 years supervising professional librarians in an academic library
   - 1-3 years using qualitative and quantitative data to make improvements
   to user centered services
   - Effective management of budgets and department resources.



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Bonnie J. M. Swoger

Associate Director of RIT Libraries <http://library.rit.edu/>

Wallace Library

Rochester Institute of Technology <http://www.rit.edu/>

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