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<p class="MsoNormal">Please excuse cross posting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:9.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Alkek Library at Texas State University is seeking a creative, analytical and innovative leader to serve as Head of Acquisitions. Reporting
to the Director of Collections and Digital Services, this individual will </span>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">provide leadership and direction for the Acquisitions department of the Library, including
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">monographic and continuing resources, supervision of operations for collection development of library materials; and providing advice and expertise on library acquisitions and materials budget allocation
strategies.<span style="color:red"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Administer Acquisitions Department operations effectively and efficiently. Update and streamline procedures as needed. Develop new Acquisitions initiatives. Represent the department in
cross-departmental meetings and with advisory groups. Ensure departmental cooperation and build bridges with other library divisions and university departments. Train staff, provide feedback on performance, and identify opportunities for staff to participate
in professional development activities. Oversee operations delegated to direct reports including collection development and management, ordering and receiving, licensing, continuing resources check-in and bindery. Manage acquisitions budgets, allocations and
expenditures. Select and approve titles for the library general allocation. Work with assigned departments to encumber their library allocation. Coordinate library research grants and online resource grants annually. Maintain library system knowledge<b>
</b>by keeping up with and researching library system enhancements, new products, technologies, and workflows.
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Engage in professional activities in accordance with Texas State University’s standards for promotion for professional librarians.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Required:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program; knowledge of library system modules for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">acquisitions, continuing resources and electronic resource management; ability to analyze workflow and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">procedures; ability to interpret state and local contracts and policies; knowledge of library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vendor/acquisitions practices; licensing and negotiation skills; knowledge of library collection development principles; intermediate to advanced computer skills (Excel);
ability to generate and analyze reports from library systems and other spreadsheet data; knowledge of leadership and management principles and practices; ability to perform effectively in a team environment; supervisory skill; time management skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
SALARY AND BENEFITS:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Advancement in rank is available through the Librarian/ Curator Career Ladder. Available ranks include
Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, Librarian and Senior Librarian. Benefits include monthly contribution to health insurance/benefits package and retirement program. No state or local income tax.
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Benefits include monthly contribution to health insurance/benefits package and retirement program. No state or local income tax.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">BACKGROUND CHECK:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of a criminal history background check. This includes transfers and promotions
from within.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Acquisitions is an integral part of the library’s Collections and Digital Services Division (comprised of Acquisitions, Cataloging and Metadata Services, and Digital and
Web Services), focused on evolving services for the 21<sup>st</sup> Century<span style="color:#C00000">.
</span>The FY2014-2015 acquisitions budget is $6.8 million managed by a department staff of 14. The University Library advances the teaching and research mission of the University and supports students, faculty, and other researchers by providing user-centered
services, comprehensive and diverse collections, individual and collaborative learning environments, and opportunities to learn, create, and discover. Learn more about the Library through the website at
</span><a href="http://www.library.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://www.library.txstate.edu/</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Texas State's more than 36,000 students choose from 97 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and 12 doctoral degree programs offered by the following colleges:
</span><a href="http://www.txstate.edu/appliedarts/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applied Arts</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.business.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">McCoy College of Business Administration</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.education.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Education</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.finearts.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fine Arts and Communication</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.health.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Health Professions</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.txstate.edu/liberalarts/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Liberal Arts</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.txstate.edu/science/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Science and Engineering</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">,
</span><a href="http://www.txstate.edu/ucollege/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">University College</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> and The
</span><a href="http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Graduate College</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">. As an Emerging Research University, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and
students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Application information:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Apply online at
</span><a href="http://jobs.hr.txstate.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://jobs.hr.txstate.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="tableno"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas State, a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="tableno"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">member of the Texas State University System, is committed to increasing the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="tableno"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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