position announcement (PA) McGinnis, Julia 24 Nov 2003 12:45 UTC
Position Announcement: (please excuse cross-posting duplication) PUBLIC SERVICES / COLLECTION MANAGER FOR SERIALS LIBRARIAN Louis L. Manderino Library California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Rank & Salary: This is a nine month, tenure track, faculty appointment. Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included. Responsibilities: Duties will include, but not limited to the following: * Collection Manager activities include: collection development and evaluation of the library's serials collection (both books and periodicals); * Evaluation of faculty and student requests for new serials; recommendation of new periodicals in either print or electronic format; * Monitoring of current subscriptions to ensure continued relevance to the university's curricula; * Evaluation of current print subscriptions in light of online full-text availability (individually and in aggregated databases); * Oversight of existing print and microform serials collections, including preservation and binding issues. * This position does not include the ordering, physical processing, or cataloging of serials, which is handled by Technical Services. * Public Service activities include: reference desk coverage (including rotated evening and weekend hours); * Bibliographic instruction; * Department liaison; * Promotion of library services to the campus; * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The library is seeking a public service oriented librarian with strong collection development skills and experience, preferably in the area of serials analysis. Candidates should have academic reference and liaison experience; a familiarity with serials vendors and full-text providers; and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Other qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; ability to work both cooperatively and independently; ability to work flexibly, energetically, and creatively in a busy, changing environment; ability to set goals and manage various assignments simultaneously. Preferred: additional graduate degree in a subject area. Application: In order to be a leading candidate in this search, in addition to the aforementioned requirements, the candidate minimally must be fluent in the English language, be able to communicate well, and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching through a successful interview and/or classroom demonstration. To be considered, applicants must submit: full curriculum vitae; official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review purposes); letter of application highlighting the applicants' qualifications and interests; names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references who have current knowledge of the applicant's abilities as a librarian. Veterans should forward a copy of form DD214 to the Office of Social Equity, 250 University Ave, Box 9, California, PA 15419. Send complete application materials except DD214 (if veteran) to: Mr. Loring Prest, Librarian Search Committee Chair Louis L. Manderino Library California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Ave. (Box #15) California, PA 15419-1394 Phone: (724) 938-5769 E-mail: prest@cup.edu Library Web site: www.library.cup.edu Application Deadline: January 23, 2004 The University: For more information visit: www.cup.edu/employment Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are the official core values of California University of Pennsylvania, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. A member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. ***************************** Julia F. McGinnis Technical Services Librarian Louis L. Manderino Library California University of Pennsylvania mcginnis@cup.edu 724-938-4560