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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001
From: Cynthia Cicco (Univ. of Pittsburgh Law Library) <cicco_at_law.pitt.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
This position is being cross-posted. Please excuse the duplication.
ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS LIBRARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH BARCO LAW LIBRARY
Enthusiastic and creative people who also enjoy working in a team
environment are invited to apply for the position of Acquisitions/Serials
Librarian at the University of Pittsburgh Barco Law Library. This search is
being re-opened. Preliminary interviews will be held July 14-19, 2001 at
the American Association of Law Libraries' annual meeting in Minneapolis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, knowledge of acquisitions
procedures, solid knowledge and experience with an automated integrated
library system. Experience with use of the Internet for acquisitions work.
Previous supervisory experience, excellent planning, organizational and
communication skills. Proficiency with OCLC, AACR2 and MARC. Ability to
prioritize work under pressure in an environment of change. Ability to work
cooperatively to accomplish departmental and library goals. Familiarity with
Windows, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.
Desirable: 2 years relevant experience in library technical services,
knowledge of legal publishing, experience with Voyager library system,
Microsoft Access, previous reference experience, previous experience with
government depository program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Technical Services, the
Acquisitions/Serials Librarian manages the work of the Acquisitions and
Serials sections, which includes pre-order searching, ordering, serials
check-in, claiming and binding of library materials in all formats. Selects
library vendors and evaluates their performance. Monitors library's standing
orders and approval plans. Resolves complex problems relating to
monographic, serial or continuation receipt. Oversees government documents
control operations, including check-in, claiming, and comprehensive
management of the Library's government documents depository program. Ensures
quality control of law library's Voyager database records for ordering and
check-in. Regulates work flow and adjusts workloads. Coordinates policies
and procedures with other departments. Prepares monthly and annual section
statistics. Participates in planning and policy development for the
Technical Services Department. Hires, supervises and evaluates the work of 3
paraprofessionals and all department student employees. Participates in
collection development committee. Participates in reference desk rotation.
Participates in professional organizations and keeps abreast of current
trends in acquisitions, serials management, and the publishing industry.
SALARY:
Salary and faculty librarian rank are commensurate with experience. Benefits
include dental, eye, and medical insurance options, TIAA-CREF or Vanguard
retirement, University educational, and 23 days of vacation annually.
THE LAW LIBRARY:
The Barco Law Library's collection consists of approximately 180,000 volumes
and has an acquisitions budget in excess of $900,000 annually. The Technical
Services Department consists of 1 Assistant Director, 2 professional
librarians, 4 support staff and numerous student employees. The library uses
OCLC and Voyager for it's online catalog. Yankee Book Peddler's GOBI system
is used extensively for monographic book orders.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and the names of 3
references to: Cynthia A. Cicco, Assistant Director for Technical Services,
University of Pittsburgh Barco Law Library, 415 Law Bldg., 3900 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Cynthia A. Cicco
Assistant Director for Technical Services
University of Pittsburgh Barco Law Library
cicco_at_law.pitt.edu
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