Position Posting: Coordinator, Serials, U Texas, El Paso Pat Phillips 24 Nov 1997 18:46 UTC
COORDINATOR, SERIALS SECTION, University of Texas at El Paso Library DESCRIPTION: The University of Texas at El Paso Library seeks a Coordinator of the Serials Section in the Technical Services Division. We are looking for a dynamic, service oriented supervisor of a section consisting of three units: Current Periodicals and Microforms (CPM), Serials Check-in, and Bindery/Mailroom. The library is migrating to the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. system. The Coordinator is responsible for the serials public service desk, serials control, bindery activities, and library mail. The incumbent works closely with Technical Services staff and the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services in setting serials policies and procedures, and in developing unit goals and objectives. The Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates unit activities. The supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training, and evaluating seven classified staff plus student workers. As a professional librarian, the incumbent participates in collection development activities and is involved in library-wide planning. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: M.L.S. from ALA accredited library school. Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian in an academic library, one year of which includes work with serials in a technical services position. Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to public services principles. Minimum of one year supervisory experience. Experience with automated serials control systems, III preferable. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal with change; ability to work collaboratively and as a team leader; excellent written and oral communication skills; flexibility; demonstrated problem solving ability; proficiency in microcomputer skills. Desirable: a subject masters degree; experience working with serials vendors and negotiating service charges; public service experience with periodicals; knowledge of bindery procedures and national binding standards; knowledge of serials cataloging and MARC format for serials holdings; acquisitions and collection development experience, including evaluating serials for format and access decisions; working knowledge of at least one modern European language, Spanish preferred. More information about the Library and The University may be found at the Library's Web home page: www/utep.edu/~library. SALARY AND BENEFITS: $30,000 minimum. Comprehensive benefits package, choice of retirement plans and health care options. Texas has no state income tax. Applications: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Lydia limas, Administrative Assistant University Library University of Texas at El Paso EL PASO, TX 79968-0582 TEL: 915-747-5683/FAX: 915747-5345. Review of applications will begin December 1, 1997 and continue until position is filled. The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. Dr. Patricia A. Phillips Interim University Librarian Library University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX 79968-0582 VOICE: 915/747-6710 FAX: 915/747-5345 E-MAIL: pphillip@utep.edu