Head of Acquisitions

Jefferson County Public Library

Library Services Center, Wheat Ridge, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 27th, 2007

Wages

$3,808.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Wheat Ridge, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

• Provides overall supervision and direction of the Acquisitions unit. • Manages the ordering, receiving and processing of library materials • Establishes and manages materials fund accounts. • Develops and maintains ongoing effective relationships with vendors. • Maintains and implements improvements to the library’s online acquisitions and serials modules • Administers or makes recommendations on personnel matters affecting subordinates, including interviewing and hiring staff; assigning, scheduling, appraising, disciplining, etc. • Designs, develops and conducts training for staff on acquisitions procedures • Participates in the development and direction of Jefferson County Public Library through service on the Collections Leadership Team, task forces and committees.

Additional Info & Requirements

The successful candidate for this position, in addition to having expertise in acquisitions librarianship, will be a good communicator who enjoys leadership, supervision and the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.The preferred candidate will have supervisory and/or program development experience.

The Community

Located between the city of Denver and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) serves a population of 528,000 with a collection of 1.3 million items. The library's current materials budget is $3.6 million.

HR Info

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available by fax at (303) 271-8411 or online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/. Return to Jefferson County Human Resources, 3500 Illinois St, Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.

Posted Sep 6, 2007