Position Announcement (MD) Wittig, Terry (NIH/NLM) [E] 25 May 2007 11:58 UTC
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Serials Acqusitions Librarian (2 vacancies) The National Library of Medicine has openings for two Serials Acquisitions Librarians in the Serial Records Section, Technical Services Division. The Serial Records Section is responsible for acquiring and managing over 20,000 print and electronic subscriptions for biomedical and related serials from over 150 countries. Staffed by nine librarians, seven library technicians and one technical information specialist, the Section is organized into geographic area teams each led by an acquisitions librarian. Librarians are responsible for planning the work of the team, providing guidance and training to staff on the team, fostering cooperation and communication among members of the team and working collegially with other teams in the Section. Teams are responsible for managing all acquisitions activities for their geographic area including ordering new titles, maintaining subscriptions and standing orders, processing invoices for payment, receiving serial issues, claiming missing issues and establishing access to electronic resources. Serial records are maintained using the Voyager Integrated Library System and the Meridian Electronic Resources Management System. The position requires knowledge of print and electronic serials and the ability to assess, develop and implement technology to promote the successful management of serials; excellent organizational and analytical skills; the ability to work well in teams both as a member and a leader; the ability to work flexibly in a rapidly changing environment; knowledge of integrated library systems; the ability to utilize report writing, word processing and spreadsheet software to efficiently manage serials accounts; the ability to foster and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and staff in person and via written communication. See full vacancy announcement and details on applying at USA Jobs: http://tinyurl.com/39hq65 "Exceptional Careers for Extraordinary People" Do you envision a future and career where your fresh, innovative ideas and energy are valued? The agencies of the US Department of Health & Human Services employ over 60,000 people who find professional fulfillment and enjoy excellent pay, benefits & work- life balance, all while serving others-especially those least able to care for themselves. Join us in leading America to better health, safety, and well being. Join Us on the Edge of Discovery' The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the pursuit of medical and behavioral research, strives to understand the nature and behavior of living systems and to apply that knowledge to extend the length and quality of life. The 28 Institutes and Centers at NIH employ approximately 18,000 employees in varied occupations, all supporting research efforts for a healthy nation. For more information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, please visit http://www.jobs.nih.gov/NIHoverview.html. To find out more about working at NIH, visit www.jobs.nih.gov/life@nih.htm. More than just a library! Although the National Library of Medicine is the world's largest library of the health sciences, with a collection of more than 7 million, the Library also conducts research in biomedical communications, creates databases and search tools for molecular biology information resulting from the Human Genome Project, creates specialized information services in the areas of toxicology and environmental health, and supports a nationwide network of medical libraries. The Library's various Web-based databases are the world's most consulted medical information resources, for scientists, health professionals, and the public. Terry Wittig Serial Records Section National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike Bldg. 38, Rm. B1W10 Bethesda, MD 20894 301-435-7073 voice 301-402-0422 fax wittigt@mail.nlm.nih.gov