Apologies for cross-posting.
Library Services, Directorate of Information Systems & Services, University
of Aberdeen
We have a vacancy for a Serials & Electronic Resources Manager. Details of
the post are available on the University web site at
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/display.php?recordid=FCI001A. Salary range:
£19,460 - £28,128 per annum. Closing date for applications is 14 October 2005.
The person appointed will have responsibility for managing aspects of the
Library's serials and electronic resources and will hold a degree and/or
postgraduate qualification preferably in Library/Information Studies and
have a minimum of two years experience of intermediate level responsibility
for managing or supervising delivery of library and information services.
Knowledge of financial aspects of purchasing serials and electronic
resources from international vendors is essential. You should also have
numeracy and IT skills to monitor, evaluate and analyse services and trends
in serials and electronic resource provision. Excellent communication
skills are vital to liaise with colleagues within the Directorate and
University, and with external agents / suppliers.
Ideally you will have the ability to acquire negotiating skills to ensure
the best terms and conditions with suppliers as well as leadership and
motivational skills to supervise the work of the Serials Unit. A knowledge
of library management systems is highly desirable.
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Sheona Farquhar
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Technical Services Manager
Queen Mother Library
Directorate of Information Systems & Services
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB24 3UE
Tel. 01224 273773
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