Position Vacancy, Old Dominion University -- Frances McCraw Stephen Clark 11 Mar 2003 18:48 UTC
From: "Frances McCraw" <fmccraw@odu.edu> Subject: Position Vacancy Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:53:49 -0500 This position is being cross-posted. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY PERRY LIBRARY POSITION: ACQUISITIONS AND SERIALS SERVICES LIBRARIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head of Bibliographic Services, this supervisory position manages the Library's acquisitions and serials programs including: acquisition/receipt of approval, firm orders, subscriptions and standing orders, monitoring fund balances and other aspects of library system acquisition/serials modules, and oversees copy cataloging and binding. This position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating vendor performance and contracts. This person has a subject-based collection development assignment and serves on library-wide committees, teams, working groups and task forces. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS; effective interpersonal/communication skills; analytical skills, such as problem solving, quantitative, time management or computer skills; knowledge of current trends/issues in acquisitions or serials management; knowledge of basic cataloguing tools; progressively responsible experience in serials or acquisitions operations; demonstrated experience working with a bibliographic utility (OCLC) and with the serials or acquisitions modules of an integrated library system; supervisory experience; evidence of user centered perspective; evidence of professional development. PREFERRED: Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces ILS, print and electronic serials cataloging; experience in cataloging using MARC formats, DDC, and LSCH; experience in collection development. SALARY: Salary minimum is $40,000. Good benefits package. LIBRARY AND LOCATION: Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with an enrollment of 19,000 and is a leader in distance learning. Located in Norfolk, VA. which was recently designated by Money Magazine as the most livable large city -metropolitan area in the South. Position announcement and full description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs. DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin April 15, 2003 and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application and resume addressing the requested qualifications for this position along with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Glenn Bunton, Search Committee for Acquisitions and Preservation Librarian, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256, gbunton@odu.edu 757-683-4141.