position announcement: Oklahoma State University, Serials Librarian Barbara Bradley 27 Nov 2002 15:19 UTC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/SERIALS LIBRARIAN, TENURE TRACK. Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive research and land grant university offering more than 200 academic programs with state, national, and international impact. The Stillwater campus enrolls 20,000 students. The Library, with holdings of more than 2.6 million volumes and documents, is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library operates in a highly automated environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the "serials expert" within the Acquisitions Department. Supervises the Serials Section (3 full-time and student assistants) which includes processing serial issues and invoices using the Endeavor Voyager system and processing the annual serial renewal lists. Serves as a resource person for the resolution of serial problems. Assist in developing departmental policies, procedures and goals. Serves on Library committees as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications. Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program. Knowledge of acquisitions and serials processing. Experience with an automated catalog, excellent problem solving skills, ability to work collaboratively and independently ,ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrated potential for professional growth and development. Desired: Experience in a library acquisitions department. Experience in serials acquisitions and/or cataloging. Experience supervising full-time employees and student assistants. Participation in library professional organizations. December Graduates Encouraged to Apply THE DEPARTMENT: The Acquisitions Department consists of two librarians, nine support staff, and four FTE student assistants and is under the administrative purview of the Assistant Dean for Technical Services & Administration. This position reports to the Department Head, Acquisitions. SALARY: Minimum $33,000 for 11 months. Salary and academic rank dependent upon qualifications and prior experience. BENEFITS: Social security; health and life insurance; retirement benefits available under state system and TIAA/CREF (some restrictions); 11 holidays; and 22 days of sick leave. Opportunity to work towards advanced degree. DEADLINE: Application review begins on January 10, 2003, and continues until position is filled. APPLICATION: Send cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of three professional references to: Ms. Jackie German, Administrative Officer, Edmon Low Library, Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK 74078-1071. (405) 744-6324. jlg4962@okstate.edu Applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation to Library faculty. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER; MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.