POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:  Assistant Head of Acquisitions and Serials Librarian

DESCRIPTION:  Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an energetic and
creative individual who is adept with current library technologies to
innovatively manage and facilitate the delivery of web-based access to
serials and to support traditional serials collections and services. The
person selected for this position will work closely with the serials units,
which receive and claim all serial library materials and provide service
for current periodicals and microforms collections at service desks in both
the Tompkins-McCaw and the James Branch Cabell libraries. The incumbent
will serve as the serials expert for licensing, ordering, receiving,
housing, and public service issues and will actively support the further
incorporation of electronic serials into the collections through frequent
consultation and coordination with Cataloging staff, with the Electronic
Resources Coordinator in each Library's public service division, and with
selecting librarians to provide effective access to serials in print and
electronic formats.  Particularly important to the Library is working with
an individual who has the vision and technological expertise to help lead
the library in the ongoing transformation of its scholarly journals to
electronic format. The position will also ensure effective use of the NOTIS
serials module; develop plans, policies, and procedures; monitor workflow,
hire and evaluate staff, coordinate training; demonstrate continuing
scholarship and professional growth; contribute to accomplishment of
library goals by building cooperation with co-workers.  Position reports to
the Head of Acquisition Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA accredited M.L.S. required.  The following
qualifications are preferred: Serials management experience; experience
with automated library systems, especially serials and acquisitions
modules; experience with bibliographic utilities (OCLC); knowledge of MARC
formats; familiar with current issues in technical services librarianship;
knowledge of issues in electronic scholarly communication and experience
managing and delivering alternative formats; planning and project
management experience; record of service orientation; excellent
interpersonal skills with ability to lead and collaborate; excellent oral
and written communication skills; ability to meet deadlines and to work
productively within an environment of rapid development and change;
commitment to personal scholarly achievement and professional development.
 Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred.

ENVIRONMENT:  Virginia Commonwealth University is a publicly-supported
urban, Research I university in Richmond, Virginia.  It serves 23,000
students on VCU's Academic Campus and the Medical College of Virginia
Campus.  VCU is a member of the Association for Southeastern Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the National Network of
Libraries of Medicine.  The Library uses its membership in such
organizations as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), the Coalition for
Networked Information, and SPARC to strongly advocate innovative and
cost-effective alternatives to traditional scholarly communication
channels.  The Library has 1.6 million volumes, 9,800 serials, and a
materials budget of $4.7 million.  The Library is highly automated with 300
workstations, all NOTIS modules operational, centralized access to numerous
databases and other electronic resources, and a growing presence on the
Internet  (http://www.library.vcu.edu). Further information about the
campus may be found at http://www.vcu.edu.

SALARY:  $32,000 minimum.  Benefits include 24 days leave, choice of health
plans (including HMOs and dental plans), choice of retirement and annuity
plans; tuition waiver; paid life insurance; and access to child/adult and
other work/life resources and referrals.

APPLICATION:  Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three
current references to: Diane S. Hollyfield, Head, Acquisition Services,
University Library Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842033,
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033; E-mail for information only to
dshollyf@vcu.edu.  First consideration will be given to applications
received by August 16, 1999. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, and persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Diane S. Hollyfield                             804/828-1094
Head, Acquisition Services                      fax: 804/828-0151
Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries      dshollyf@vcu.edu
901 Park Avenue  Box 842033
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033