Position Announcement (Austin Peay State University) Marcia Tuttle 12 Jan 1998 21:06 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 14:02:15 -0800 From: Sharon Johnson <JohnsonS@APSU01.APSU.EDU> Subject: Position Announcement POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT SERIALS LIBRARIAN (NEW POSITION) ANK: Instructor or Assistant Professor depending upon qualifications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage periodicals unit. Implement and manage automated serials module of an integrated library system (Horizon). Prepare local holdings and check-in information for input into the serials system, acquire and maintain journals and journal collection including electronic journals, establish procedures, conduct collection studies and compile reports, assist in training serials staff. Responsible for data input into Tennessee Union List of Serials. Occasional reference hours. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA-accredited master's degree is required. Experience in an academic library and two years experience in serials acquisitions preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with an integrated online library system; familiarity with LC classification, MARC formats, OCLC preferred; familiarity with serials trade and binding vendors. Friendly, open manner and ability to work cooperatively with university faculty and other library colleagues and staff. Effective supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Versatility and flexibility. Well rounded general education and range of experiences. Commitment to professional development. APPOINTMENT: This new position is tenure track with faculty status and rank. Appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank depending upon qualifications. Conditions: 12 month contract with 24 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days. Salary is competitive. Retirement is paid entirely by the State; participation may be in state retirement system or TIAA. State pays 80% of a health insurance policy. UNIVERSITY: Austin Peay State University is a state supported institution within the Tennessee Board of Regents System and has been designated the liberal arts university of the system. It has approximately 5,400 FTE students and 230 faculty. It is in Clarksville, TN, population 75,000, located 45 miles northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24. APSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin February 1, 1998 and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial screening), and three letters of reference to: Sharon Johnson, Chair Serials Librarian Search Committee Felix G. Woodward Library Austin Peay State University P.O. Box 4595 Clarksville, TN 37044 -- Sharon Johnson email: johnsons@apsu01.apsu.edu Acquisitions Librarian Phone: (931) 648-7914 Austin Peay State University FAX: (931) 648-5986