Position announcement (GA)

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Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:44:33 -0400
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Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 08:23:28 -0400
From:  Joan M. Stephens (Georgia State U.)<LIBJMS2_at_langate.gsu.edu>
Subject: JOB POSTING: SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC ACQUISITIONS
LIBRARIAN - GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
William Russell Pullen Library
Vacancy Announcement

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SERIALS & ELECTRONIC ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN

Georgia State University is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable and
visionary librarian to serve as Serials and Electronic Acquisitions
Librarian.  Georgia State University has an annual serials budget of
approximately $3 million dollars for both print and electronic
resources. It is a full participant in GALILEO, which provides 
substantial online information sources, and in consortial purchases 
with other research libraries. Pullen Library seeks a person with 
serials experience for a faculty rank (non-tenure) position to manage 
all aspects of electronic serials acquisition, oversee the efficient 
operation of the Serials Unit and to serve as Assistant Department 
Head.  The position reports to the Head of the Acquisitions Department 
and will have administrative responsibility for the Acquisitions 
Department in the absence of the department head.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but are not limited
to: coordinating the purchase and licensing of all electronic 
materials; overseeing all aspects of serials acquisitions including 
ordering, receipt, invoicing, claiming, binding, vendor assessment, 
and other serials-related functions; coordinating the work of the 
serials unit with the other appropriate areas to ensure efficient 
workflow and communication; serving as Assistant Department Head; 
and participating in university and professional activities 
including research and publication.

Required
ALA-accredited master's degree in library science plus two years
serials experience.  Computer skills.  Experience supervising or
organizing the work of others. PREFERRED: Experience with
electronic resources including negotiating contracts and licenses
for electronic resources.  Some budget management experience.
Experience working in an integrated automated environment,
preferably Voyager. Excellent communication skills. Attention to 
detail. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated 
interest in professionaland research activities.

Library and University Environment
Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located
in downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 25,000
students. The close relationship that exists between the university 
and its surrounding business, government and cultural communities 
makes GSU unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive 
among universities in the South.

The William Russell Pullen Library houses over 1,300,000 volumes,
subscribes to more than 8,000 serials, and is a Federal Document
Depository with more than 850,000 government documents. Its growing
Media Center has holdings of approximately 12,000 audio, video, and
multimedia materials. The carefully selected collections are designed 
to serve varied research and instructional needs at the undergraduate 
and graduate levels of the university community. Library services are
supported by GIL (GALILEO Interconnected Libraries) with integrated
functions for OPAC, acquisitions, circulation systems and serials
control, including a system-wide union catalog. The University System 
of Georgia has a statewide system known as GALILEO providing equal
access to electronic resources and other materials for libraries 
throughout the state.

Pullen Library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research
Libraries; the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta
Regional Consortium for Higher Education, consisting of fourteen
academic and research libraries serving nineteen institutions in the 
greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Condition of Work and Benefits
Retirement plans includes: state teachers retirement plan, 
TIAA * CREF and VALIC 
Group health and life insurance
Social Security
Optional pre-tax benefits
Forty-hour workweek               
Twenty-one days vacation    
Twelve paid holidays               
Twelve days sick leave            
Faculty rank and status             
Non-Tenure track                     
Support for research and professional activities
                                                         
Salary and Rank
$37,000 - $43,000 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate's
experience.  Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal 
basis.

Application
To apply, submit a cover letter addressing the above 
qualifications: resume, names, addresses, and phone numbers of 
three references, including immediate supervisors.  Materials 
received by September 30, 2002 will receive priority consideration.  
Send materials to:

Carmen R. Newton, Library Human Resources Officer
William Russell Pullen Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE
Atlanta, GA  30303-3202
(404) 651-2172

For more information please visit our web site at:
http://www.library.gsu.edu/

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