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Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001
From: Deborah Curry (SUNY Oswego) <dcurry_at_oswego.edu>
Subject: Revised Serials ad
State University of New York at Oswego
Serials Librarian (Search Reopened)
The State University of New York at Oswego seeks a positive, creative,
people-oriented Serials Librarian to direct the acquisition, cataloging
and processing of print and electronic serials for Penfield Library.
The Serials Librarian manages all aspects of the Library’s electronic
serials control system and will be actively involved in an upcoming
migration from the multiLIS/DRA library management system to ExLibris
during 2000/2001. This position reports to the Head of Technical
Services and includes supervisory responsibility for three full-time
support staff. Other duties include developing and recommending changes
in policies and procedures for serials management; maintenance of the
Library’s OCLC Union List of Serials records; maintaining positive
working relationship with subscription vendors and publishers; and
preparing statistical reports. This position also includes some
reference desk coverage and collection development responsibility in
areas assigned by the Head of Collection Development. Occasional
night/weekend reference desk schedule.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program; solid
knowledge of cataloging practices including OCLC, MARC formats and
AACR2; strong interest in serials; excellent written and oral
communication skills; ability to work effectively, both independently
and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a
complex and quickly changing environment; and working knowledge of basic
office software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the serials trade and current
trends in serials control; strong supervisory skills; reference
experience; one or more years of serials experience in an academic
library. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant
or Senior Assistant rank. Minimum salary: $33,500. depending on
qualifications. Excellent benefits. Position available April 2001.
The State University of New York at Oswego is a comprehensive
institution of 8,000 students, offering 60 undergraduate and graduate
programs, including graduate degrees in business, education and liberal
arts. The campus is located on the beautiful southeastern shore of Lake
Ontario and is one of the 64 institutions within the State University of
New York (SUNY) system. The library web site is www.oswego.edu/library.
Application review will begin March 26, 2001, and will continue until
the position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume,
transcripts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional
references to:
Mary Beth Bell, Director
Penfield Library
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126
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