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Wed Feb 10 20:06:21 1999
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 17:37:27 -0600
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1) Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian, Michigan State University
2) Head of Acquisitions, Clemson University (SC)
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From: Diane Mayers <mayers@MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU>
Subject: Michigan State University - job posting
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LIBRARY VACANCY
TITLE: ELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOG LIBRARIAN,
Librarian I, (PRO 117)
DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of the Bibliographic Enhancement
Team, catalogs electronic resources, with an emphasis on electronic
serials. Includes original cataloging for the national database and
developing information for the Libraries Web pages. Provides leadership
in electronic cataloging issues, including knowledge of metadata
languages; such as HTML, and their applications to web site cataloging.
Maintains awareness of national cataloging policies and discussions
relevant to electronic resources. Participates in development of local
cataloging policies for electronic resources. Works closely with other
units to assure access to an ever growing collection of electronic
resources. The MSU Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative
Cataloging and contributes NACO records to the national authority file.
In addition, this librarian will have an assignment in Reference and
participate in the full range of reference, liaison, and instructional
activities of the Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA accredited MLS; understanding of provision of reference
services in an electronic environment; excellent oral and written
communication skills; ability to work in a flexible, dynamic, and
changing environment; preparation and commitment to conduct independent
scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment; capacity and
commitment to engage independently in continuing professional
development.
CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES: Michigan State University Libraries serve more
than 2,000 faculty, 33,000 undergraduates, and 9,000 graduate and
professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The
Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4
million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.
COMPENSATION: Beginning salary $33,000; excellent fringe benefits
(TIAA/Cref; 22 days vacation, extended sick leave; Community Blue or PHP
health plan, etc.)
CLOSING DATE: Applications received prior to March 15, 1999 will receive
priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume,
and the names/addresses of three current references to: Carole S.
Armstrong, Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University
Libraries, W102A Main Library, 100 Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
or FAX them to (517) 432-3532. Please refer to PRO 117 when applying
for this position.
To find out more about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our
website at: http://www.lib.msu.edu/
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
reasonable accommodation
Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Institution
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From: sarah mccleskey <smccles@CLEMSON.EDU>
Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS UNIT
Clemson University Libraries seek an innovative and enthusiastic
librarian to manage the acquisition of monographs, serials, and
electronic resources in a collaborative work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head of the Acquisitions Unit directs all
activities of the unit and reports to the Dean of University Libraries.
Maintains control of a materials budget of $2.6 million. Tracks funds,
serial costs and inflation. Maintains business relationships with vendors.
Negotiates and manages contracts and licenses for digital information
products. Maintains awareness of trends in scholarly communication and
publishing. Keeps abreast of changes in the Copyright Law and its
applications to the library market. Leads a staff of fourteen people (1
faculty and 13 classified staff) involved in acquisition of monographs
and serials, binding, and associated fiscal activities. Recruits,
hires, trains, and evaluates staff. Serves as an ex officio member of
the Information Access Committee, the policy setting committee for
information resources. Works closely with the Heads of the Cataloging
Unit, Systems Unit, and branch libraries to set policies and procedures
for technical services functions. Will lead the implementation of the
acquisitions and serials modules of the new integrated library system
(DRA Taos). Serves on the Libraries Administrative Council.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited masters degree in library
science, demonstrated experience in acquisitions and supervision.
Strongly preferred: At least five years experience with acquisitions,
serials, and financial components of integrated library systems,
knowledge of domestic and foreign publishing, experience in negotiating
with vendors and publishers. Experience with digital information
resources, including the legal and business issues of digital
acquisitions and electronic publishing, and in negotiating licenses and
fees. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work
collaboratively. Experience with OCLC.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $35,000 minimum. Negotiable, depending upon
qualifications. Faculty status, 12-month tenure track position; SC or
TIAA-CREF and other retirement plans; various medical and dental plans;
18 days annual leave; 15 days sick leave; 12 paid holidays; and liberal
professional development leave. Tuition benefit for Clemson employees.
LIBRARY: Clemson University Libraries have a staff of 31 librarians
and 68 support staff. The collection includes approximately 6,400 serial
titles and 1,500,000 volumes. The Libraries use OCLC and are migrating
from NOTIS to DRA Taos in 1999. For more information, see
http://www.lib.clemson.edu/.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY: Clemson University, South Carolina's land grant
institution, has approximately 17,000 students and is located in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30 miles from Greenville, SC,
and within 2 hours driving time of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. See
the university's web site at http://www.clemson.edu for more information.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send a letter of application, resume, and the
names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to Peggy Cover,
Chair, Head of Acquisitions Search Committee, R.M. Cooper Library, Box
343001, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-3001. Phone 864-656-5173;
FAX 864-656-7608. Applications must be submitted in hard copy.
Applications postmarked by March 15, 1999 will be given first
consideration. It is anticipated that interviews will begin in April.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
