HEAD, TECHNICAL RESOURCES

     The New York Academy of Medicine Library seeks a
     creative, experienced leader in technical resources to:
     coordinate, facilitate and supervise all aspects of
     acquisitions, bibliographic control, physical
     processing and serials control;  direct the
     development,implementation and evaluation of
     departmental processes and practices; maximize
     available resources and ensure the successful delivery
     of services that support the library.  The person
     in this position is actively involved in implementing
     current developments and technological operations in
     technical services; coordinating the integrated library
     system; directing the collection development
     activities; planning and implementing policies and
     procedures for bibliographic control of library
     materials and managing the resources budget.  S/he
     supervises 5 FTE support staff and one professional
     librarian.

     QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to an ALA accredited MLS, a
     minimum of five years of experience in and
     comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of technical
     services and the ability to design a technical
     resources department ready to meet the challenges
     of the future. There should be evidence of strong
     supervisory and management skills; demonstrated ability
     to plan and implement change; excellent oral and
     written communications skills; the ability to work in a
     rapidly changing environment; and evidence of and
     commitment to continuing participation in professional
     activities.  Familiarity with new technologies
     including bibliographic control of electronic
     resources, and knowledge of  integrated library
     systems,  Innovative Interfaces, Inc. preferred.
     Knowledge of  health science resources preferred.

     SALARY:Competitive salary reflecting qualifications and
     experience.  Excellent benefits package.

     APPLY TO:Rhonna Goodman, Associate Librarian,  The New
     York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York,
     NY 10029. ( rgoodman@nyam.org)  Interviews for out-of
     town applicants will be held at ALA Midwinter.

     The New York Academy of Medicine is a not-for-profit
     corporation founded in 1847 to enhance the health of
     the public.  The Library maintains approximately
     700,000 volumes, including 49,000 rare books, and 2,000
     serial subscriptions.  Current acquisitions cover all
     areas of biomedicine, but emphasize public health,
     medical education, health policy, the societal aspects
     of medicine and the history of medicine.  The Library
     is the headquarters of the Middle Atlantic Region of
     the National Network of Libraries of Medicine as well
     as a general member of the Research Libraries Group.
     The New York Academy of Medicine is an equal
     opportunity/affirmative action employer.