Job: Miami, FL: Head, Resource Development Department

[Inna Ilinskaya <ilinskay@fiu.edu>]

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

http://Library.fiu.edu

Head, Resource Development Department

Florida International University Libraries invites applications 
for Head, Resource Development Department, University Park Green 
Library

Functions: Directs the acquisition of all library materials, and 
management of electronic resources. Oversees acquisitions and 
serials units, and participates in the implementation of ALEPH 
(the new library management system). Coordinates the shift from 
print journal back-runs to online collections. Works with the 
Associate Director for Collection Management on collection 
analyses and strategic planning. Deals with vendors and 
consortia. Supervises the work of nine support staff.

Qualifications: Minimum - ALA-MLS, with library or equivalent 
experience; Desired - Experience with budget management, 
accounting, and licensing.

Rank and Salary: Non-tenured faculty status; rank and salary are 
competitive based upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits: 22 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave per year; TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options, health/life insurance options.

Library Setting: The Green Library accommodates state of the art 
information technology. Total library collections comprise more 
than 1.6 million volumes and subscriptions to more than 19,000 
scholarly journals, access to over 275 databases and services, a 
Geographic Information Systems Center and a Digital Collections 
Center.

niversity Setting: Florida International University is one of the 
most rapidly growing urban, multi-campus comprehensive 
universities in the country, offering over 200 bachelors, 
masters, and doctorate degrees and a student enrollment of over 
36,000 from all states and 120 countries. FIU is a Carnegie 
Doctoral Research-Extensive institution, and prides itself on the 
cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and faculty. More 
information is available at http://www.fiu.edu.

Review of Applications: Begins on 1 March 2006, and continues until filled.

To Apply: Applications and accompanying documentation are to be 
submitted online at http://www.fiujobs.org and search by using 
position number 44462. Include a letter of interest to the 
attention of Douglas Hasty, Chair of the Search Committee, with a 
resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and 
e-mail addresses of three references. Previous applicants will 
need to reapply as this job description has been updated. FIU is 
a member of the State University System of Florida and is an 
Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. --

Inna Ilinskaya
Electronic Information Services Librarian
Interim Engineering Librarian
Green Library -- GL 232B
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Tel.: (305) 348-2415
Fax: (305) 348-6579
E-mail: ilinskay@fiu.edu