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Date: Fri, 26 January 2001
From: Don Kenney (Virginia Tech) <kenney_at_vt.edu>
Subject: Position available
Serials Coordinator: The University Libraries (www.lib.vt.edu) at
Virginia Tech is seeking to fill the position of Serials Coordinator in
the Technical Services department. The Serials Coordinator will direct
and manage all of the functions of the Continuations Management Team
which include the receipt, check-in, bibliographic maintenance, and
binding of serials in an automated environment. Responsible for planning,
setting goals and priorities, formulating policies, designing and
monitoring workflow, allocating staff, and providing leadership for the
continuing development of serials automation. The successful candidate
will be familiar with current trends in serials management and control,
including computer applications and national standards for bibliographic
controls; have demonstrated experience with OCLC and a local library
cataloging system; be able to provide strong leadership; and possess
effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. The
Continuations Management Team consists of twelve staff and has a large
student wage budget. The team's responsibilities include check-in,
claiming and binding of 18,000 continuing titles, and the receiving and
cataloging of government depository items. The VTLS library system is
used for serials check-in, and the library uses the USMARC standard for
coded holdings. Reports to the Director of Technical Services.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in Library/Information Science
from an ALA-accredited program; experience with serials management in an
automated library environment; knowledge of current national trends and
issues in serials control; demonstrated experience working with a
bibliographic utility and an integrated local cataloging system, and
experience with computer applications such as spreadsheets and database
management; demonstrated successful supervisory and training experience;
ability to employ data-based decisions in problem solving; excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Academic library
experience; participation in professional activities at the national or
local level; demonstrated problem solving skills, especially workflow
analysis of technical services functions.
Professional contributions beyond the primary job, e.g., publications,
leadership in university and professional organizations, and other research
and creative activity are expected for continued appointment. Finalist
invited for interview will do a presentation for the library community.
Salary: Twelve-month faculty appointment; rank and salary (in the $40's)
commensurate with experience and credentials.
Benefits: Option of six different retirement plans or State of Virginia
retirement plan, various choices of state health insurance coverage through
Trigon Blue-Cross/Blue Shield, choice of sick leave/disability plans. Life
insurance coverage and tax sheltered annuities available through payroll
deductions.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and is
an affirmative action equal employment opportunity employer. Applications
from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
APPLICATIONS: In your letter address both the required and preferred
qualifications of the position. Send letter, resume, and names, addresses
and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three references to:
Cathy Pillow, Personnel Services, University Libraries, Virginia Tech, PO
Box 90001, Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001. Individuals with disabilities
desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Pillow.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2001, and will continue
until the position is filled. It is anticipated that interviews will be
scheduled during late March and April 2001.
For more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University see its
Advertiser Profile at chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/003754.htm
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