Position Announcement (Alabama)

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Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001
From: Rosemary Arneson (Univ. of Montevallo) <ArnesonR_at_montevallo.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

Technical Services Librarian

The University of Montevallo, Alabama's public liberal arts university,
seeks qualified applicants for the position of Technical Services 
Librarian in Carmichael Library.

Responsibilities:  provides leadership to the Technical Services unit, 
which includes cataloging, acquisitions, and serials.  Monitors and 
analyzes vendor performance with outsourced services.  Maintains the 
library's bibliographic database, including authority control, holdings, 
and hyperlink information.  Monitors licensing agreements for electronic 
resources.  Participates in reference and public services, which involves 
some evening and weekend hours.

Required Qualifications:  MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.

Desired Qualifications:  Experience in an academic library in at least one
technical services area.  Knowledge of MARC formats, metadata standards, 
LC classification, and LCSH.  Experience with OCLC or other bibliographic
utility and with an integrated library system.  Ability to work 
collegially in a rapidly changing environment.  Evidence of a user-
centered perspective. 

This is a full-time, 12-month position leading to tenure, with appointment
at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Salary range is mid-thirties with an
excellent benefits package.

General Information:   The University is a member of the Council of Public
Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), and offers baccalaureate and master's 
degree programs with an emphasis on high quality education and innovative 
teaching.  Adjacent to Birmingham, in one of the nation's fastest growing 
counties, Montevallo provides attractive living in a moderate climate 
with ready access to metropolitan and recreational resources.  

Application Information:  Submit a letter of application, resume,
transcript(s), and full contact information for three professional or
academic references to:

	Chair, Library Search Committee
	Carmichael Library
	Station 6100
	University of Montevallo
	Montevallo, AL  35115

For more information on the University and the Library, visit the
University's web site at <http://www.montevallo.edu/library>.

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