Yesterday I neglected to post the full description of the Head of
Collection Management position. Here is the complete posting.
Jim Milles Head of Collection Management, Law Library
(Senior Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian)
Law Library
University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
The University at Buffalo Law School Library seeks applicants for a highly
responsible decision-making position at one of the leading institutions for
the interdisciplinary study of law in the United States.
Responsibilities Collection Development
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, maintenance
and review of collection development policies and practices, including
policies on selection, retention, weeding, replacement of missing materials,
and evaluation of gifts.
- Advise the Director of the Law Library in assessing the collection's
strengths and weaknesses in all formats within the scope of the library's
collection development policy.
- Assist the Director of the Law Library in allocating funds and
managing budget expenditures.
- Coordinate the activities of the librarians involved in the
selection process.
- Review, analyze, and select new and existing print and electronic
resources.
- Identify, evaluate and recommend cancellations and withdrawals of
library materials.
- Work closely with faculty to monitor research and curricular
developments.
- Consult with faculty to ensure that the library's collection
development efforts support the law school curriculum and faculty research
interests.
Technical Services
- Play a key role in the University Libraries' implementation of the
Aleph integrated library system.
- Collaborate in implementing off-site storage of law library
materials and in acquiring access to electronic resources, including
evaluation of licensing agreements, assessment of compatibility with the
University Libraries' and the Law School's systems, and setting up and
maintaining electronic user awareness tools.
- Function as liaison with vendor sales representatives.
- Manage all aspects of the Law Library's acquisitions functions,
including ordering, receiving, and claiming materials; managing approval
plans and blanket orders; and processing invoices.
- Supervise three acquisitions clerks and one student assistant.
- Work with University Libraries' Central Technical Services and
Electronic Resources Council on acquisition of interdisciplinary electronic
resources.
Public Services
- Provide reference services to students and faculty at least two
hours each week and as part of the weekend reference rotation.
- Opportunities for participation in first year legal research and
writing instruction or other teaching opportunities may be available
depending on the candidate's interest and qualifications.
Reporting and Governance
- Report to the Director of the Law Library
- With the Director and other law librarians, establish policies and
implement changes to improve the overall service of the Law Library.
- Represent the Law Library on Law School, University Libraries, and
University-wide committees as appropriate.
- Actively participate in local, regional, and national professional
organizations such as AALL and ALLUNY.
Qualifications
*Required*: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent; JD
from an ABA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent; familiarity with
current trends in legal publishing, education, and research. Significant
experience in budget management and some supervisory experience are
required. Familiarity with print and electronic resources, knowledge of the
U.S. legal information market, substantial legal research skills, and
experience with electronic information technology are required. Candidates
must exhibit strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills,
and must be able to develop productive working relationships and work as an
effective team member, as well as independently. This is a tenure track
position. Ability to produce scholarly work of publishable quality is
essential. Information on tenure standards for university librarians is
available at
http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/sw/committees/apt/faculty_personnel.htm. Members
of the Law Library staff must demonstrate a high level of commitment to the
professional values of service, teamwork, initiative, and creativity in all
aspects of their work.
*Preferred*: Minimum four years professional experience in related law
library work strongly preferred. Familiarity with foreign and international
vendors is desirable. Experience with migration from one integrated library
automation system to another (especially experience with the Aleph
integrated library automation system) is desirable. Demonstrated teaching
ability and a record of scholarship are desirable.
*Salary/Rank*: Senior Assistant Librarian: $39,000 or higher; Associate
Librarian: $46,000 or higher. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
*Related Web Sites:*
University at Buffalo: *http://www.buffalo.edu/*
University at Buffalo Libraries: *http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/*
Library Faculty status information:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/faculty/fec/
University at Buffalo Law School: http://www.law.buffalo.edu
UB Libraries Faculty Documents
*Bylaws of the Faculty of the University Libraries *
http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/sw/roles/hr/fecBylaws.pdf
Criteria for Faculty Personnel Actions
http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/sw/roles/hr/libcriteria.pdf
UB offers a generous benefits program: Retirement programs including
TIAA/CREF, optional health coverage programs, 15‑21 days vacation per year,
and more.
*Available*: Immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until
the position is filled.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
*Kenneth Hood*
* Human Resources Officer*
* **University Libraries*
*University at **Buffalo**, The **State** **University** of **New York***
* 432 Capen Hall*
* **Buffalo**, **New York** 14260‑1625*
Phone: 716‑645‑2972, email: kenhood@buffalo.edu.
Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue
until an appointment is made.
*
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/RECRUITER *
*No person in whatever relationship with the University at **Buffalo** shall
be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disability,
national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran
status.*
10/4/05
The University at Buffalo Libraries **With seven major units (including
Health Sciences and Law) and one branch, the library system has collections
of over 3.5 million volumes, numerous electronic resources, subscribes to
over 26,444 serials and periodicals, has 5.5 million microforms and
government documents. Students and faculty are served in the Libraries by
over 127 library faculty and professional staff, 45 support staff, and
hundreds of student assistants. We are members of the Association of
Research Libraries. Please visit our web site at:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries.
The University at Buffalo is New York State's premier public center for
graduate and professional education and the State's largest and most
comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 27,000 students.
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the
University at Buffalo offers a broad range of undergraduate, masters, and
doctoral degree programs. It is located on two major campuses. The South
Campus, with its ivy-covered edifices, is located within the City and has
been redesigned and renovated as a major medical research center. The North
Campus, a few miles away in Amherst, is a massive complex of academic
buildings, art centers, sports arenas and stadiums. The North Campus
"academic spine" provides a one-mile complex of buildings, completely
enclosed from the elements. Shuttle service connects the campuses.
Buffalo, New York State's second largest metropolitan area, is a vibrant
city with a lively theater district, important art collections, several
institutions of higher education, an outstanding symphony orchestra, and an
active, national league sports scene. A rapid transit system connects UB
facilities and activities with the downtown area, the waterfront, sports
arenas, theaters, and other cultural venues.
Jim Milles
Associate Dean & Director of the Law Library
Associate Professor of Law
University at Buffalo Law School
The State University of New York
208 O'Brian Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
(716) 645-2089
jgmilles@buffalo.edu
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