Serials Head Job Advertisement, Univ. of Calif, Davis libadmin_ucd@UCDAVIS.BITNET 22 Mar 1991 00:39 UTC
March 21, 1991 TO: Serials List FROM: Kazuko Dailey Associate University Librarian for Technical Services & Automation University of California, Davis VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: HEAD, SERIALS DEPARTMENT SALARY RANGE: Associate Librarian, $35,052 - $50,496 or Librarian, $47,124 - 53,856. Appointment and salary based on qualifications and experience. OPEN: Immediately. RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent, who reports to the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Automation, is responsible for the operati of the Serials Department: oversight of the Original Cataloging section, Catalo Support Section, and Serials Record Section, which acquires and checks-in serials. The Department maintains bibliographic and holdings records for some 55,000 serials titles and handles approximately 23,000 active titles and checks in 110,000 pieces annually. The Department catalogs on RLIN and uses INNOVACQ Acquisitions and Serial Control modules; the Library is in the process of installing an on-line processing system containing cataloging/catalog maintenance, authorities and circulation control functions. To achieve successful implementation and operation of the automated systems and for efficient day to day operation, the Department Head provides leadership in planning, setting priorities, coordination and management of a department of approximately 24 FTE. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent. Substantial and successful record of profession experience in serials work, including serials acquisition, and demonstrated ability in supervision and management of a serials unit or subunit. Experience in implementation and/or operation of automated serial control, cataloging, maintenance, and authority processing highly desirable. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, to build and maintain esprit de corps, and to guide the department effectively toward achieving the goals of the department and of the Library. Ability to work effectively as a team player with other department hea in the Library. Applicants should send letter, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references (including current supervisor) to: Sandra A. Vella Academic Personnel Coordinator Shields Library University of California Davis, CA 95616-5292 Telephone: (916) 752-1138 Applications received by March 29, 1991, will be assured consideration. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND SPECIFICALLY INVITES INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND ETHNI MINORITIES.