Serials/Aquisitions Librarian - J. Robert Van Pelt Library, Michigan Technological University Tatiana Shabelnik 02 Nov 1998 14:31 UTC
The J. Robert Van Pelt Library seeks a Serials/Acquisitions Librarian to oversee acquisition activities and end processing for all library materials, direct and manage the cataloging and processing of all serials, provide leadership for the continuing development of serials/acquisitions automation, and work closely with Collection Management staff. Required Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution or information science program. Two years professional experience working in serials cataloging, serials management and/or acquisitions. Experience working with automated bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC). Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2, LC classification, LCSH and USMARC formats; library trends in an electronic environment; and current automated library systems. Demonstrated competence in current library technology applications. Demonstrated ability to function in a collaborative, service-oriented environment and to adapt to a frequently changing environment. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, team leadership, and written/oral communication skills. Desirable Professional experience in a research or an academic library in one of the following areas: serials, cataloging or acquisitions. Experience using the library management system Voyager. Demonstrated knowledge of the National Serials Cataloging Standards (CONSER). Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. Demonstrated commitment to the service and educational roles of academic libraries. Benefits Minimum salary $25,929. Competitive benefits package available. Environment Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized university located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and has over 6,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a Doctoral I university and the Upper Midwest's only public technological university supporting programs in engineering, the sciences, business, technology, communications, and forestry. The J. Robert Van Pelt Library uses a team-oriented approach to problem solving in a rapidly changing environment. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.lib.mtu.edu Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three work related references to: Marilyn Haapapuro, Human Resources Department, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution, equal opportunity employer. ********************************************************************** Web Team Manager/Reference & Instruction Librarian J.Robert Van Pelt Library Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931 906-487-2867 E-mail: tshabel@mtu.edu **********************************************************************