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Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002
From: Bill Wibbing (Washington Univ.) <wibbing_at_library.wustl.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
OLIN LIBRARY SYSTEM
SERIALS LIBRARIAN
The Washington University Libraries invites applications for the
position of Serials Librarian.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Dean (Access,
Bibliographic, & Information Services), the Serials Librarian is
responsible for the operations of the Serials Unit including
hiring, training and evaluating personnel, establishing policies and
procedures, communicating with serials vendors, and monitoring the
continuations budget of over $2.5 million. The Serials Unit manages
over 7,000 serial subscriptions. The Librarian will work closely with
the Associate Dean (Collections and Departmental Libraries), the
Acquisitions Librarian, and Subject Specialists and will participate in
the management of electronic serial resources and review options for
migration from print to electronic access.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from accredited library school; 2
years relevant experience in serials or acquisitions; knowledge of
serials and scholarly communications issues; an understanding of the
information needs of a research university; demonstrated flexibility
and ability to make choices among competing demands; ability to work
effectively in a collegial manner in a changing environment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience; familiarity with
automated library systems.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Washington University, located at the western
edge of the City of St. Louis, is a medium sized, independent
university founded in 1853, internationally known for excellence in
teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty and student
body. Washington University Libraries includes the John M. Olin Library
and twelve school and departmental libraries and holds over three
million volumes. A major renovation of Olin Library began in June 2001
and is expected to be completed by early 2004. For more information,
see the Washington University web site, http://www/wustl.edu, and the
Libraries' web site, http://library.wustl.edu.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: For full consideration, applicants should send
a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to:
Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1178, 7425 Forsyth,
St. Louis, MO 63105. Position will remain open until filled: initial
review of applications will begin immediately. Employment eligibility
verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer
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