POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Gayle Van Auken 14 Jun 2007 14:29 UTC
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT HEAD OF SERIALS SERVICES - The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology. The library is a privately supported independent research library open to the public, serving a worldwide clientele. Services are provided to local, national and international academic, business, technical, and individual users. A distinguished collection of library materials supports research in physical sciences, life sciences, engineering and technology. Expansion of services and programs to the business and research community provides challenges and exceptional opportunities for flexible and dedicated staff. Responsibilities: Assist Head of Serials Services with day-to-day management activities and supervision of five full-time paraprofessional staff. Manage and coordinate additions and changes to Horizon automated serials system records and compile collection growth and processing statistics. Function as support to Reference Services, Document Services, and other public services by locating materials and interpreting bibliographic records for staff and patrons. Participate in long-range planning. Working conditions: This position operates in a normal library environment. Routine duties require use of a computer 85% of the time, and involve overhead reaching to return or remove volumes from shelves and maneuvering book trucks. Qualifications: ALA accredited degree in Library and Information Management with minimum of two years successful, broad serials experience. Knowledge of current and innovative views regarding serials procedures and practices, including acquisitions and bibliographic control. Skilled in use of a national bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC; operation of an automated serials control system; and ability to work with foreign publications. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact successfully with staff on all levels in a team-based environment. Initiative and flexibility to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities in a dynamic environment. Exhibit management potential. Supervisory experience desirable. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate. Submit letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Gayle Van Auken Head of Serials Services Linda Hall Library 5109 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO 64110-2498 vanaukeg@lindahall.org <mailto:vanaukeg@lindahall.org> Voice: 816/926-8708 Fax: 816/926-8790 ********************************************************************* Gayle J. Van Auken Head of Serials Services Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology 5109 Cherry Street Kansas City, Missouri 64110 vanaukeg@lindahall.org <mailto:vanaukeg@lindahall.org> 816/926-8708 Direct 816/926-8790 Fax