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Re: Position: Electronic Access/Serials LIBRARIAN
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Alison Lee)
Tue Feb 20 20:11:20 2001
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Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:42:03 -0800
From: Alison Lee <apl@LIBRARYCARD.COM>
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I saw your posting on the listserv and wanted to let you know that you can
also post this and any future library positions for free on
www.librarycard.com in the Librarian's Access area of the Website.
Please let me know if you need assistance posting a position.
Sincerely,
Alison Lee
877-595-9059 x457
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynn Hoffmann [SMTP:lynn.hoffmann@SRU.EDU]
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 4:07 AM
> To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
> Subject: Position: Electronic Access/Serials LIBRARIAN
>
> Slippery Rock University in western Pennsylvania is seeking an ELECTRONIC
> ACCESS/SERIALS LIBRARIAN. The position is a full-time tenure track
> appointment with a nine month contract (salary range $34,324-39,755).
> Additional summer contracts are usually available.
>
> The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to plan for
> providing access to serials, regardless of format. Please contact us if
> you
> have any questions about the requirements. For an electronic version of
> the
> position announcement and the job description see
> http://www.sru.edu/depts/library/index.html.
>
> Electronic Access/Serials LIBRARIAN
>
> Tenure track (nine-month) position available at the Instructor/Assistant
> rank.
>
> The Library seeks a creative, future-oriented, flexible individual, who is
> experienced in an integrated on-line academic environment to plan, develop
> standards for, implement, and evaluate access to electronic journals and
> print subscriptions. The individual will be responsible for monitoring
> trends in serials, electronic publishing, copyright, and licensing and
> must
> be knowledgeable about current standards and practices in acquisitions and
> cataloging, including the integration of both individual and aggregate
> collections of web based resources into the library database. She/he will
> coordinate the serials review process with the collection development
> coordinator and evaluate potential electronic subscriptions. The
> successful
> candidate will be responsible for creating metadata records for all
> electronic serials using OCLC,MARC, LCSH, and LC as well as acquiring
> library materials utilizing the Voyager Acquisitions Module, vendor
> web-based databases, and the local automated purchasing system.
> Information
> Services activities include proactive, innovative participation in
> developing methods to ensure that the library serials collection will meet
> the needs of the campus community, remote users, and consortial
> constituencies, with special emphasis on distributed education.
> Participation in reference rotation, and liaison activities with
> academic departments as designated will also be an aspect of this
> position.
>
> REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS. Proven serials cataloging experience
> utilizing an online integrated library system, AACR2, LC, LCSH, OCLC.
> Knowledge of MARC formats for bibliographic and holdings data; experience
> with all aspects of electronic journals; experience with and/or study of
> metadata standards; outstanding analytical and problem solving skills for
> initiating strategic plans and carrying out projects; skills in fostering
> a
> cooperative work environment and managing a rapidly changing environment.
> PREFERRED: Academic library experience; supervisory experience; reference
> and instructional experience; experience with cataloging and acquisitions
> modules of Voyager; webpage creation; experience writing reports with a
> relational database.
>
> Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a presentation
> and excellent written and oral communication skills required. Perceived
> ability to work productively with students and colleagues required.
>
> Send letter of application, resume, copies of graduate and undergraduate,
> and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references (one of
> whom
> must be a current or previous supervisor) to:
>
> Mr. Lynn Hoffmann, Chairperson
> Electronic Access/Serials Librarian Search Committee
> Bailey Library
> Slippery Rock University
> Slippery Rock, PA 16057
>
> lynn.hoffmann@sru.edu
>
> VOICE 724-738-2666, FAX 724-738-2661
>
> Review of applications will begin March 5, 2001 and continue until
> position
> is filled. Slippery Rock University is a member of the State System of
> Higher Education and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
> building a diverse academic community and encourages minorities, women,
> veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. You can learn more about
> us on our web page at www.sru.edu.
>
> POSTED: 1:10/01
>
>
>
>
> lynn.hoffmann@sru.edu
> Bailey Library
> Slippery Rock University
> Slippery Rock, PA 16057
> (724) 738-2666
> Fax: 724 738 2661
