Position Announcement -- Western Carolina University (Bill Kirwan) Marcia Tuttle 15 Jul 1994 15:49 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 1994 10:12:56 -0500 From: BILL KIRWAN <KIRWAN%WCUVAX1.bitnet@uvmvm.uvm.edu> Subject: Position Announcement -- Western Carolina University Librarian. Head, Serials Unit. Directs and manages the acquisition, fiscal control, receipt, bibliographic maintenance and binding of serials in a unit utilizing INNOPAC, Faxon's DataLinx, OCLC and the library's OPAC (Innovative). Responsible for planning, setting goals and priorities, formulating policies, designing and monitoring work flow, allocating staff and collaborating with the Reference unit in the continuing development of effective access to serials. Supervises a staff of 3.5 FTE plus student assistants. Reports to the University Librarian. The person in this position will also serve as library liaison to an instructional department. Qualifications: The successful candidate will be familiar with current trends in serials management and control, including computer applications and national standards for bibliographic control; have demonstrated experience in interacting with vendors and the serials trade and the managing of technical operations; have experience with OCLC or RLIN; be able to provide strong leadership in a climate of change; and possess effective communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The position requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA- accredited library school and six years of experience in an academic library with at least two years in serials. This is a twelve month, faculty rank, tenure track position. Choice of TIAA/CREF or State Retirement System. Salary range is $35,000-$40,000. Position available January 1, 1995. Applications received by August 15, 1994 will be given first consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Prefer applications through US mail. Please send letter of application, resume and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Sharon Kimble Hunter Library Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723 Hunter Library has an operating budget of $2.4 million and a staff of 43, including 14 professional librarians. It serves a student body of approximately 6,000 enrolled in programs through the masters level. Western Carolina University, with two other state universities, has formed the Western North Carolina Library Network, which is currently replacing its LS/2000 OPAC and circulation system with an Innovative Interface system. Western Carolina University, located 55 miles west of Asheville, North Carolina, between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of the sixteen senior institutions of the University of North Carolina and an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.