Job Posting University of North Texas Marcia Tuttle 23 Jun 1997 17:10 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 10:36:10 -0500 From: Doina Farkas <DFARKAS@MAIN.LIBRARY.UNT.EDU> Subject: Job Posting- Please post ASAP. Thank you. Serials Management and Receiving Unit Head (Rank:Librarian II) Technical Services Department University of North Texas Libraries The University of North Texas Libraries seek an experienced serials librarian to serve as Head, Serials Management and Receiving Unit. Position Summary: Reporting to the Head of the Technical Services Department, the Head of the Serials Management and Receiving Unit oversees the activities of the unit (5 FTE and several student assistants) responsible for the acquisition of non-depository serials, their fiscal control, and attendant record maintenance (check-in, claiming, cancellation projects, etc.) and the receipt of monographs and distribution of the mail, in a highly automated environment. Monitors, analyzes, and reports vendor performance. Works closely with the Electronic Information Resources Committee (EIRC) and the Head of Technical Services in the acquisitions/licensing process of electronic resources. Participates in appropriate collection development activities as a library liaison to an academic department. Position responsibilities: plans, sets goals and priorities, formulates policies, designs and monitors workflows, and provides leadership, especially in the area of electronic serials. Also trains, develops, supervises, and evaluates staff. Prepares administrative and statistical reports, including serials cost projections. Keeps abreast of current trends, standards, and developments in the industry regarding vendor-developed services, electronic resources, automated systems, and the publishing industry. Qualifications: Required: Masters' Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, 3 years professional experience in an academic/research library, with at least 2 years in serials management in an automated environment. Familiarity with the serials trade, with current trends in serials management and control, and with national standards for serials holdings. Experience with bibliographic utilities, preferably OCLC, and with automated serials and acquisitions systems (preferably Innovative Interfaces). Knowledge of MARC formats. Demonstrated supervisory and management experience, strong and effective training and problem-solving-skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Evidence of initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment. Record of service orientation. Interest in personal scholarly achievement and professional development. Highly Desired: Experience with electronic journals (acquisitions, licensing, processing, archiving, etc.) and with various software packages (word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.). A second, subject Master's Degree. Salary/Benefits/Appointment: Hiring at the Rank of Librarian II, minimum salary: $30,000, 12 month contract. Usual benefits, a choice of retirement plans, including TIAA/CREF. Texas has no state income tax. To apply: Send letter of application with resume and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current references to Doina G. Farkas, Chair, Serials Librarian Search Committee, University of North Texas Libraries, P.O. Box 305190, Denton, TX, 76203-5190. Review of applications will begin July 15, 1997 and continue until the position is filled. Position available: September 1, 1997. Environment: UNT is a state-assisted comprehensive doctoral granting institution located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, has a student population of approximately 26,000 and library collections of over 1.6 million volumes. UNT is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.