Position Announcement--Radford University--Southwestern Virginia Larry Pollard 05 Sep 2000 13:45 UTC
Coordinator of Technical Services, McConnell Library, Radford University The Coordinator provides creative leadership and vision for the Technical Services Department, which consists of two library faculty and eight support staff responsible for the ordering, receipt, cataloging, and processing of all library materials. Responsibilities include supervising staff; developing and evaluating services, policies and procedures; planning and goal-setting; preparing reports; and participating in the library's collection development program. Additional duties include coordinating the allocation and expenditure of the library materials budget and the procurement and licensing of electronic and non-print resources. The Coordinator serves as a member of the Library Administrative Council, and assists in the formulation of library-wide policies and objectives, as well as in the planning, development, and evaluation of library services and programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program. Substantial professional experience in acquisitions, serials, or cataloging, preferably in an academic library; extensive experience in supervising staff; experience in managing budgets; familiarity with the publishing industry; knowledge of licensing of electronic resources; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent planning and organizational skills; familiarity with microcomputers and automated library systems; flexibility and adaptability to change. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and depends upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits, several retirement options including TIAA-CREF, 11 paid holidays and 18 days vacation for the first two years, 24 days thereafter. Twelve month, non-tenured professional faculty position. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 25, 2000 and continue until the position is filled. Send written letter of application, resume, unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current references to: Linda Farynk, University Librarian, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Please visit the McConnell Library web site at http://lib.runet.edu. Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state-supported institution in scenic southwestern Virginia with an enrollment of approximately 8,800 students. Radford University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.