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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 16:00:58 -0600
From: "Nelson, Rosemary" <RNelson_at_Trinity.edu>
Subject: Position Available: Head of Technical Services, Trinity
University
Head of Technical Services - Search Extended
Formerly advertised as Manager of Bibliographic Support
Trinity University's Coates Library seeks applications for the position of
Head of Technical Services. This is a senior level position which reports
directly to the library director and serves as part of the library's
management team. The technical services department consists of serials,
acquisitions, and cataloging units. Staffing includes two to three
professional librarians, 17 FTE classified staff, and numerous student
workers.
Required Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of 5 years' academic library
experience in progressively responsible technical services positions;
management of at least one major technical services function, including
supervision of professional and classified staff; thorough knowledge of
online integrated library systems (preferably Voyager), AACR2r, LCSH, LC
classification schedules, and OCLC, and Cataloger's Desktop; experience
with name, subject, and series authority control; monographic or serials
acquisitions experience; familiarity with national issues and trends in
technical services; experience in motivating and mentoring others and
functioning in a team-oriented environment; a record of active
professional service; ability to interact well with library users,
professional colleagues, and all levels of staff; and ability to view
issues from a broad, campus-wide perspective.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with fiscal management in an automated environment; experience
purchasing, licensing or cataloging electronic resources.; strong
commitment to staff development; desire to understand the needs and
preferences of Trinity users, to find innovative methods for meeting them,
and to balance those requirements with current budgets; and evidence of
research, creative achievement, or continuing professional development.
Trinity University is one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the
nation, supporting approximately 2500 students with excellent faculty,
facilities, and library. The Coates Library contains nearly 900,000
volumes in addition to substantial electronic resources and other media.
San Antonio, a favorite national conference site, is a culturally diverse
metropolitan area of one million people that boasts a low cost of living.
Position is twelve-month faculty appointment with tenure-track. Salary is
mid-to-upper 40s. Benefits includes TIAA/CREF (pending qualification) and
development support. Position open until filled. Additional information
can be found at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/library.
Send a letter of application, describing interests in position and
experience, with a detailed resume, and a placement file or the names of
three references to: Christopher Nolan, Coates Library, Trinity
University, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212. Electronic
applications are encouraged; send to dwarneke_at_trinity.edu.
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