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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002
From: Don Dowdey (Sul Ross State Univ.) <ddowdey_at_sulross.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Library Technical Services Director
Salary: $40,908
Requirements: Required: MLS from ALA accredited school; five years of
professional library experience with at least two year supervisory
experience in an automated Technical Service department; working knowledge
of acquisitions, serials and/or cataloging in an automated environment;
working knowledge of AARC2, MARC formats, LCSH, DDC and a bibliographic
utility; demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; strong
analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; Excellent oral and
written communication skills; extensive experience in integrated library
automated systems; demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such
as word processing, electronic mail, and accessing the Internet;
experience using a bibliographic utility and an automated library system.
Preferred: Additional advanced degree in a subject area; experience
showing progressive administrative responsibilities in an academic
environment; one year reference duties in an academic library; reading
knowledge of Spanish; experience in OCLC and SIRSI. Experience creating
and/or maintaining web pages.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include planning and directing daily
functions of the technical services activities of the library including
acquisitions, serials, cataloging, claiming, and binding; hiring, training
and supervising technical services employees; overseeing the expenditure
of library materials budget; preparing financial and statistical reports;
cooperating as a team member in developing a strong library collection in
collaboration with faculty and Collection Development Librarian; keeping
abreast of national and international library technologies and trends.
Provide reference duties at the Information Desk in evening and weekend
rotation; serves as building manager when staffing the Information Desk,
including supervision of staff, troubleshooting electronic equipment, and
securing the building at closing; serves on University and Library
committees. Special working conditions include the ability to lift
boxes/books; exposure to book dust, mold, and fluorescent lighting. This
position is Security Sensitive.
Sul Ross State University The Wildenthal Memorial Library has just
completed a total renovation, with the result being a brand new building
with an additional floor. Sul Ross State University, located in the
scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State
University System, is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate,
Bachelor's and Master's degrees and has an enrollment of approximately
1,800 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet
and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine experiences mild
winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National
Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe National Park are all
within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information
is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings
through our website www.sulross.edu.
To Apply: Submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts, official Sul
Ross employment application, and contact information for three
professional references to Human Resources Director, Sul Ross State
University, Box C-13, Alpine, TX 79832. (915) 837-8058. Applications
accepted until position is filled. Application form is available on the
Sul Ross website (Employment). Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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