Position announcement (Oregon)

From: Eleanor Cook <cookei_at_appstate.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:19:04 -0400
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Date: 7/18/2003 6:32 pm EDT
From: Michael Boock (Oregon State U.) <Michael.Boock_at_oregonstate.edu>
Subject: Job posting; Corvallis, OR

POSITION AVAILABLE
Oregon State University Libraries
Serials Acquisitions Unit Head

The Oregon State University Libraries seeks a highly motivated individual 
responsible for the supervision and effective operation of the Serials 
Acquisitions Unit within Technical Services. 

Oregon State University is one of only ten American universities to hold 
the land, sea, and space grant designation and is a Carnegie 
Doctoral/Research - Extensive status institution. OSU is located in 
Corvallis, a community of 50,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley 
between Portland and Eugene.  Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, 
high desert, and the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges are all within a 
100-mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 15,400 undergraduate and 
3,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,500 U.S. students 
of color and 1,200 international students.  The university has an 
institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and 
provides a welcoming atmosphere with unique professional opportunities 
for leaders who are women and people of color.  All are encouraged to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Formulates, recommends and executes policy pertaining to serials check-in, 
claiming, ordering and receipt. Serves as a resource person for the 
resolution of serials problems. Supervises 6 full-time classified staff: 
makes hiring decisions; determines training needs, recommends training 
programs and trains staff in serials check-in and claiming procedures and 
the use of new technology for serials acquisitions; conducts performance 
evaluations. Manages the timely completion of projects relating to serials 
holding record clean up. Acts as a liaison between the Serials Acquisitions 
Unit and the Electronic Resources Assistant, the Serials Cataloging Unit 
Head and the Head of Collections. Works under the general supervision of 
the Head of Technical Services, referring questions for consultation. Makes 
vendor recommendations, monitors vendor performance and coordinates ordering, 
receiving and payment authorizations. Depending on qualifications, may 
provide original and complex copy cataloging of serials, perform reference 
desk duties, or participate in digital projects. 

Qualifications: 
Required: Minimum of one year supervisory experience; ability to supervise 
and train staff; proven aptitude for leadership and supervision.  
Demonstrated knowledge of serials check-in, claiming, ordering and receipt 
in an electronic environment.  Experience with Serials and/or Acquisitions 
modules of an automated library system. Ability to maintain effective working 
relationships with Technical Services staff, other library staff,  library 
users, and vendors. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Experience with Microsoft Excel and other microcomputer applications. 

Preferred: Bachelors degree. Experience with electronic serials ordering 
and check-in in an academic library or a similar large or complex library 
setting. Experience with government documents check-in and processing. 
Experience with III's Millenium Serials and/or Acquisitions modules.  
Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting 
and enhancing diversity. 

POSITION INFORMATION:
This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed term professional faculty appointment. 
Renewal is at the discretion of the University Librarian. Minimum salary 
of $32,000 annually plus medical, dental and life insurance are available; 
staff tuition fee privileges for employee or a dependent at an Oregon 
University System school (restrictions apply). This position earns 15 
hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave each month. For benefits see 
web page at: <http://oregonstate.edu/admin/benefits/>. To Apply: Submit a 
letter of application, current resume, and names, addresses and telephone 
numbers of three references to Brenda Marcum, 121 Valley Library, Oregon 
State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-4501 or Email at 
Brenda.Marcum_at_oregonstate.edu.  For full consideration, apply by September 
2, 2003.   This position is funded by education & general funds.

Oregon State University is an AA/EEO employer and has a policy of being 
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

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Michael Boock           
Head of Technical Services
Oregon State University Libraries
121 The Valley Library
Corvallis, OR  97331	         
541.737.9155
Fax: 541.737.8267
michael.boock_at_oregonstate.edu
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