Position Announcement Revised: Serials Librarian, Oswego, NY Debora Ferlito 30 Jan 2001 20:07 UTC
State University of New York at Oswego Serials Librarian (Search Reopened) The State University of New York at Oswego seeks a positive, creative, people-oriented Serials Librarian to direct the acquisition, cataloging and processing of print and electronic serials for Penfield Library. The Serials Librarian manages all aspects of the Library's electronic serials control system and will be actively involved in an upcoming migration from the multiLIS/DRA library management system to ExLibris during 2000/2001. This position reports to the Head of Technical Services and includes supervisory responsibility for three full-time support staff. Other duties include developing and recommending changes in policies and procedures for serials management; maintenance of the Library's OCLC Union List of Serials records; maintaining positive working relationship with subscription vendors and publishers; and preparing statistical reports. This position also includes some reference desk coverage and collection development responsibility in areas assigned by the Head of Collection Development. Occasional night/weekend reference desk schedule. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program; solid knowledge of cataloging practices including OCLC, MARC formats and AACR2; strong interest in serials; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a complex and quickly changing environment; and working knowledge of basic office software. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the serials trade and current trends in serials control; strong supervisory skills; reference experience; one or more years of serials experience in an academic library. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Senior Assistant rank. Minimum salary: $33,500. depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits. Position available April 2001. The State University of New York at Oswego is a comprehensive institution of 8,000 students, offering 60 undergraduate and graduate programs, including graduate degrees in business, education and liberal arts. The campus is located on the beautiful southeastern shore of Lake Ontario and is one of the 64 institutions within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The library web site is www.oswego.edu/library. Application review will begin March 26, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, transcripts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references to: Mary Beth Bell, Director Penfield Library SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126