2 Job Postings, Golda Meir Libr. U. of WI--Milwaukee (Janet Padway) Ann Ercelawn 06 Jun 1994 17:31 UTC
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 1994 11:35:49 -0600 (CST) From: "Janet G. Padway" <JGP@GML.LIB.UWM.EDU> Subject: Job postings - 2 dept. head positions These positions are being posted to several lists; please excuse the duplication. TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE GOLDA MEIR LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major metropolitan research university serving over 25,000 students. The campus is located on Milwaukee's tree-shaded residential east side bordering Lake Michigan. The Golda Meir Library is a modern, centralized library housing over 4.2 million bibliographical items as well as the 1 million item American Geographical Society Collection. The materials budget exceeds $2.4 million/year. ********************************************************************** HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT Reporting to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and Collections, provides leadership for the Cataloging Department; manages all activities of the department including creation of bibliographic records for all materials acquired by the library and coordinates cataloging activities of other library units; develops goals and priorities for the cataloging of library materials; oversees database maintenance and retrospective conversion; coordinates and disseminates cataloging policies and procedures; trains and supervises 4 Librarians, 9.5 paraprofessionals, library school students and student employees; participates actively in library wide planning committees. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; 5 years post-MLS cataloging experience in an academic library using LC classification, LCSH and AACR2 rev.; high-level working knowledge of national and international cataloging and classification standards as applied to all bibliographic formats; experience with automated bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC or RLIN) and automated library systems (e.g. NOTIS); demonstrated administrative or supervisory experience in an academic library; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of foreign language, including at least one European language. Desired: Second advanced degree in relevant field; record of active professional involvement. ********************************************************************** HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT Reporting to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and Collections, develops goals and priorities for the acquisition of library materials. Provides leadership and management of the Acquisitions Department, comprising the Order Searching Unit and the Holdings Control Unit. Responsible for supervising a department of seven full-time staff plus part-time staff and student employees. Advises the Executive Committee for Collection Management on collection levels and policies. Communicates effectively with publishers and vendors. Participates actively in librarywide planning committees. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; 5 years of relevant professional experience in an academic library; working knowledge of procedures and awareness of trends involving serials; automated acquisitions experience, preferably NOTIS; familiarity with MARC format; familiarity with domestic and foreign book trades; demonstrated administrative or supervisory experience in an academic library; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of foreign language, including at least one European language. Desired: Second advanced degree in relevant field; record of active professional involvement. ********************************************************************** SALARY: Salary minimum $30,232, competitive depending upon qualifications and experience APPOINTMENT/BENEFITS: The positions are 12-month Academic Staff annual probationary appointment leading to indefinite appointment. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. APPLICATION: Send letter of application and statement of qualifications for each specific position, resume, transcripts, and name/address/telephone number of three references to Elese Colvin, Personnel Librarian, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Golda Meir Library, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI 53201- 0604. All applications must be postmarked no later than 1 August 1994. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ********************************************************************** Janet G. Padway Golda Meir Library Voice: (414) 229-6458 Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fax: (414) 229-6791 P.O. Box 604 Internet: jgp@gml.lib.uwm.edu Milwaukee, WI 53201