Serials Librarian, Digital Emphasis - Position Announcement , (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Marcia Tuttle 24 Jul 1998 16:55 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 10:25:26 -0500 From: Kathi Jakubowski <KLR@GML.LIB.UWM.EDU> Subject: Serials Librarian, Digital Emphasis - Position Announcement POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT SERIALS LIBRARIAN, Digital Emphasis (Associate Academic Librarian) Golda Meir Library University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major metropolitan doctoral university serving over 23,000 students. The campus is located on Milwaukee*s tree-shaded residential east side bordering Lake Michigan. The Golda Meir Library is a modern, centralized library housing over 4.6 million bibliographical items including the 1 million item American Geographical Society Collection. The materials budget exceeds $2.5 million/year. The Library*s technical environment consists of a complex network of Windows-based workstations in a mixed Novell 3.12/4.11 network, with terminal and PC workstation access to a remote NOTIS library automation system. The University of Wisconsin System is in the process of selecting a new integrated library system , and Library will be replacing NOTIS with a locally-administered ILS when this process is completed. RESPONSIBILITIES: under the direction of the Head, Serials Department, manages and processes electronic serials including coordinating the in-house processing of license agreements, arranging and scheduling electronic product trials, cataloging, and URL management. Assist with acquisitions activities for serials in various formats including checking in the more problematic CD-ROM*s, and participating in electronic invoice payments, fiscal year rollover activities, and serials cancellation projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS/MLIS, knowledge of current automated library systems, e.g. NOTIS; experience with automated bibliographic utilities, e.g. OCLC; working knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, and USMARC formats; proven analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work well independently and with others; and strong interpersonal communication skills. Desired: Experience in a research or academic library in one of the following areas: serials, cataloging or acquisitions; experience with library materials in electronic formats; knowledge of a foreign language and National Serials Cataloging Standards (CONSER). SALARY: Associate Academic Librarian (salary range $30,636 -$38,296) depending on qualifications and experience. APPOINTMENT/BENEFITS: This is a 12-month academic staff probationary appointment leading to indefinite appointment. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. APPLICATION: Full position description is available. Send letter of application and statement of qualifications, resume, transcripts, and name/address/telephone number of three references, to Maureen Powless, Interim Personnel Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meir Library, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0604. All applications must be postmarked no later than August 31, 1998. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES