Position announcement: Serials Acquisitions Librarian, U. of KY (Mary McLaren) ERCELAA@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 09 Mar 1999 16:52 UTC
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 11:26:35 -0500 From: Mary McLaren <mclaren@POP.UKY.EDU> Subject: Position announcement, University of Kentucky, Serials Acquisitions Librarian UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIBRARIES LEXINGTON, KY 40506-0456 March 1, 1999 Position: Serials Acquisitions Librarian Available: Open until filled. Position begins July 1, 1999. Description: The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a creative, patron-oriented serials librarian to serve as Serials acquisitions Librarian, a full-time, tenure track position. The successful candidate will manage acquisitions services related to print, non-print, and electronic serials for the William T. Young Library. The University Libraries will be migrating from NOTIS to the Voyager system in June 2000. The Serials Acquisitions Librarian will be actively involved in the planning and implementation activities associated with the migration. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Serials Team Leader, the Serials Acquisitions Librarian will directly supervise a staff of 4 and several student assistants; coordinate serials acquisitions services within the William T. Young Library; serve as liaison to selectors on issues related to serials subscriptions; lead staff in planning and monitoring the unit's workflow and procedures; assist staff with complex problem solving; participate in Serials Team planning, administration, and move toward team-based management; interact with Preservation staff on binding issues; serve on library committees; be an active participant in system- wide decentralization efforts; keep abreast of serials acquisitions trends, evaluating the potential use of new services and technologies. Special projects will include planning for and implementing the migration from NOTIS to the Voyager library management system; completing the conversion of check-in and holdings records from manual to online format. Qualifications: Required: Accredited MLS; 2 or more years of professional serials experience; recent experience with an integrated library system including automated serials control; ability to work in a complex and changing environment; strong supervisory skills; evidence of organizational and analytical skills; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams; commitment to active professional service. Desired: Experience with NOTIS and/or Voyager; experience with OCLC or other national bibliographic utility; relevant experience in an academic research institution; knowledge of serials cataloging. Salary: $30,000 Minimum Benefits: Faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual vacation. TIAA/CREF, Fidelity, and Twentieth Century Annuity plans. Library: The University of Kentucky Libraries consists of a main library and 12 branches. Combined holdings total more than 2.6 million volumes. The System has a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support staff and serves a student body of 24,000. The Library is a member of ARL, SOLINET, the Center for Research Libraries, and is a regional depository for federal documents. The new William T. Young Library opened in April 1998; see WWW site: www.uky.edu. To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and names of three references to: Ann S. Howell Administrative Assistant for Personnel University of Kentucky Libraries 500 S. Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40506-0456 FAX (606) 257-8379 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER