Position Announcement: Serials Librarian, Fort Hays State Univ., KS Lynn Haggard 26 Jul 2001 20:39 UTC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: SERIALS LIBRARIAN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years of library experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS with cataloging, serials, and electronic resources emphasis; 2 years of serials experience; Exceptional organizational and analytic skills; Clear vision of technology into curriculum and teaching; Direct experience with the latest computer and telecommunications applications to library and educational services; Demonstrated ability to communicate well in the university setting; Committed to user instruction and the academic library's educational mission; Active, productive involvement in professional activities; Experience with common office software. The Serials Librarian will be responsible for all serials functions and library electronic resources. SALARY: $30,000, non-tenure track position, yearly renewable appointment. Qualified candidates should send a letter of application and three letters of reference to: Jerry Wilson Library Position Forsyth Library Fort Hays State University 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601-4099 Phone: (785) 628-5282 Fax: (785) 628-4096 E-mail: jwilson@fhsu.edu Applications received by September 1, 2001 will be given priority. The position will remain open until filled. POSITION DESCRIPTION This is a twelve-month position with faculty ranking. As a non-tenure track position, it is renewable on a yearly basis. This librarian will promote the use of information resources and technology in the university academic environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the collection of serial titles and producing and maintaining all records necessary to this function which includes series and name authority work. The incumbent serves as the resource for the library for the development and implementation of a variety of paper, microform, and electronic services. This includes working with licensing agreements. With input from the library staff and director, the Serials Librarian will determine the need for new or revised paper, microform, online, Internet, and CD-ROM services. The person working in the position will develop procedures for effective use of such materials and teach applications to the faculty, students, reference librarians, and other library staff. In addition, the position duties will include the development of supplementary tools such as written handouts and help screens providing guidance in use of such resources. The librarian will recommend equipment, software, budget, training, and staffing requirements needed to support all forms of information access needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of such. The person holding this position will have the responsibility for staying current with state-of-the-art electronic resources technology and services by attending conferences, meetings, and reading the professional literature. The Serials Librarian will have an interest in integrating information technologies with new distance learning programs. In addition, the individual worker in this position will serve as the library liaison to specific academic departments. This includes collection development and discipline-related instructional sessions. For further information: www.fhsu.edu/positions/fac.html