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Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Position -- George
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (bezanson)
Wed Mar 20 20:15:01 2002
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:52:28 -0500
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With apologies for cross-posting. George Washington University, Gelman
Library announces the availability of the following position:
POSITION: SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
(Search Revised and Extended)
APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II (Salary
Minimum: $40,000)/Librarian III (Salary Minimum: $45,000). Rank and Salary
based on qualifications and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Gelman Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic
individual to lead the Library in all aspects of serials acquisitions,
including identification of vendors, licensing, acquisition, and fiscal
control of serials. In addition to work with serials, this individual will
oversee the processing of U.S. government documents, including receiving
documents, ensuring GPO requirements are met, coordinating the transition to
an electronic environment for U.S. documents, and reviewing govdocs-l. This
position reports to the Head, Acquisitions, and supervises 4 paraprofessional
staff members. The Librarian in this position provides assistance in general
department leadership, staff development and training, and may serve as
acting head of the Department in the absence of the Department Head. All
professional staff serve on Library and consortial committees as designated.
This position coordinates the work of the Serials Unit with several related
groups in the Library including Serials Cataloging, Collection Management
Services, Electronic Resources, and Collection Development.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ALA accredited master's degree in library science;
minimum of 2 years post-MLS experience; serials acquisitions experience;
ability to foster teamwork among all levels of staff; current
participation/involvement in professional organizations aimed at maintaining
knowledge of developments in serials management, and the ability to apply this
knowledge in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of new services;
experience with an integrated online library system and a major bibliographic
utility; supervisory and leadership skills, including strong and effective
training and problem solving skills; attention to detail; ability to work in a
collaborative environment; excellent oral and written communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Academic or large research library experience;
experience with electronic resources including experience with negotiating
contracts and licenses for electronic journals with vendors and aggregators;
knowledge of copyright and its impact on electronic journals and resources;
experience with Endeavor's Voyager and OCLC; knowledge and use of MS Excel and
Access; knowledge of, or experience in, government documents processing;
reading knowledge of foreign language(s).
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin April 15, 2002 and
continue until the position is filled. Please send current resumé and names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Emma Mosby
Manager, GLS Administrative Services
The Gelman Library, Room 201
The George Washington University
2130 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
For additional information about Gelman Library, please see our Web site at
http://www.gwu.edu/gelman.
Deborah Bezanson
Coordinator, Electronic Resources
Gelman Library--George Washington University
2130 H Street, NW
Washington DC 20052
bezanson@gwu.edu
(202)994-1357(v) (202)463-6205(f)
