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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The University of Houston (UH) Libraries</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking librarian for the role of
<a href="https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/head-of-acquisitions-and-resource-sharing/">
Head of Acquisitions and Resource Sharing (ARS).</a> Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections Strategies and Discovery (CSD), the individual in this position will provide strategy and leadership for the acquisitions, resource sharing, and course reserves
units of the Libraries. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The successful candidate will establish departmental priorities and manage the daily operations of the department, in alignment with CSD portfolio priorities and the Libraries’ strategic plan. In partnership
with colleagues from across the Libraries, they will implement strategies for providing resource access. They will evaluate and align acquisitions workflows with those of other departments to optimize usage of acquisitions applications as well as resource
sharing and course reserves services. Additional responsibilities include preparing financial reports and identifying spending patterns to inform strategic and responsible stewardship of Libraries collection funds, and building and maintaining effective relationships
with vendors, consortia partners, UH administrative offices, and UH System campus libraries. The Head of ARS is responsible for effective documentation and succession planning. They also are responsible for the personnel management of the department, including
providing coaching and support for effective goal setting and professional development.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The University of Houston prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds
and experiences who are prepared to engage in this environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Head of Acquisitions and Resource Sharing is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Libraries’ Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of
service, scholarship, and professional involvement. The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians, and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualifications </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Required: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Experience working in library acquisitions
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively in a complex, changing environment
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for a library department
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Professional experience with budget management and reporting
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preferred: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Experience in a supervisory or professional leadership role
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Experience managing electronic resource license agreements within broader university procurement procedures
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Experience establishing and maintaining effective vendor relationships
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Experience working with the acquisitions module of an integrated library system such as Alma or Voyager
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salary: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">$90,000-$92,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA; tax-deferred
annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Application Deadline: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/head-of-acquisitions-and-resource-sharing/</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. Visit the UH Libraries Employment page for more information:
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">http://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact Santi Thompson, Interim Associate Dean for Organizational Development,
Learning, and Talent at 713-743-9685 or </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">sathompson3@uh.edu</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#111111">Kerry Creelman (she/her)<br>
Associate Dean for Collections Strategies and Discovery | Associate Librarian<br>
University Libraries<br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#C8102E">University of Houston</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#111111"><br>
Office (713) 743-9786<br>
<a href="mailto:kcreelman2@uh.edu"><span style="color:#C8102E">kcreelman2@uh.edu</span></a><br>
<a href="https://uh.edu/"><span style="color:#C8102E">https://uh.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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