Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN - , Electronic/Serials Librarian Marcia Tuttle 27 Jul 1999 19:35 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 09:45:33 -0400 From: "Wilson,Amy" <WilsonA@IPFW.EDU> Subject: Fort Wayne, IN - Electronic/Serials Librarian Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and Automation Coordinator The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Library (http://www.lib.ipw.edu) seeks an Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and Automation Coordinator. Responsibilities: Electronic Access/Serials Librarian: Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating serials unit activities. Develops and implements priorities, workflows, policies, procedures for acquisition, receipt, cataloging, shelving, and binding of serials and continuations. Coordinates the acquisition of all electronic serials; negotiates and manages licenses and contracts related to electronic serials. Coordinates serials review process with collection development coordinator and fund managers. Supervises two support staff. Responsible for monitoring trends in serials, electronic publishing, and licensing. Automation Coordinator: Responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and overseeing all computing in the library, including local implementation of new Indiana University integrated library system (SIRSI). Coordinates computing activities and resources in the library with IPFW Information Technology Services and with Indiana University Information Technology Services. Supervises computer technician. Responsible for monitoring trends in emerging information technologies and their applications and use. Assists in the development and maintenance of in-house databases, and in their conversion to web-based systems. Qualifications: Required: Masters Degrees from ALA- accredited program. Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience in serials operations. Demonstrated ability to manage operations, solve complex problems, supervise support staff, and work collegially. Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and oral. Ability to act as effective intermediary between technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment. Familiarity with microcomputing applications, web design, networking protocols, and emerging technologies and their role in library and information service. Ability to provide effective leadership. Desirable: Experience with integrated library systems. Experience with negotiating complex contracts. Familiarity with network-accessible electronic resources. Experience with the technical issues and Internet developments involved in the delivery of electronic products. Knowledge and experience with OCLC and MARC formats. Application Information: Send letter of application describing how applicant meets the qualifications of the position, current vita, and at least three current letters of reference to: Cheryl Truesdell, Assistant Director, IPFW, Walter E. Helmke Library, 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499. Screening of applications will begin on August 15, 1999 and will continue until the position is filled. IPFW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Salary, Benefits, and Appointment: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience. General Information: University Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a public university serving Indiana's second largest city and the surrounding region. IPFW offers a wide range of Indiana University and Purdue University certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs to more than 11,000 students. IPFW is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about IPFW see its web page at: http://www.ipfw.edu. General Information: Library The Walter E. Helmke Library offers collections and services for IPFW students, faculty, and staff. Collections include more than 300,000 books and bound periodicals, more than 200,000 government documents, university archives, corporate annual reports, microforms, compact disks, art slides, and online databases. Services include reference, bibliographic instruction, document delivery, and more than 50 networked computers with access to the online catalog, databases, indexes, full-text resources, and the WWW. For more information about the Helmke Library see its web site at: http://www.lib.ipfw.edu.