Position Announcement (Pennsylvania)

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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004
From: Patricia Callahan (Univ. of Pennsylvania) <pcallaha_at_law.upenn.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

This position is being posted to several lists. Please excuse the 
duplication.

		Acquisitions/Serials Librarian
	Biddle Law Library, University of Pennsylvania

Biddle Law Library is seeking an experienced, service-oriented 
individual to serve as Acquisitions/Serials Librarian at a law school 
that prides itself on cross-disciplinary studies.

Responsibilities: Responsible for acquisition and receipt of library 
materials in all formats, including oversight of ordering, receiving, 
payment, serials check-in and binding. Initiate and maintain 
relationships with publishers and vendors; monitor vendor performance; 
coordinate the purchase, licensing and control of all electronic 
materials, including the following: review and negotiate licensing 
agreements, sometimes in collaboration with other staff, resolve any 
initial access questions and problems, establish electronic resources 
management database using Microsoft Access; place faculty rush orders 
using university credit card; assist with evaluation and selection of 
vendor to supply serials holdings data; maintain relevant procedures; 
monitor expenditure of materials budget funds, prepare reports; 
participate in collection development activities; supervise 5 FTE; act 
as acquisitions liaison with law school departments, other libraries, 
library patrons, consortia. Reports to Associate Director for Technical 
Services.

Qualifications:	

Required: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent 
experience; minimum of three years of library experience or equivalent; 
demonstrated supervisory ability; knowledge of U.S. and foreign 
publishing industry; experience with automated library systems; strong 
service orientation; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; 
ability to work both independently and in a team/collaborative
environment.

Preferred: Experience working with serials; working knowledge of 
western European languages; law or academic library experience or 
familiarity with legal materials; working knowledge of AACR2 and MARC 
formats; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive. The University is an equal opportunity

employer.
	

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and names of three references
to:
Patricia Callahan, Associate Director for Technical Services
Biddle Law Library
3460 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3406
Fax: (215) 898-6619; E-mail: pcallaha_at_law.upenn.edu.

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Patricia Callahan
Associate Director for Technical Services
Biddle Law Library, University of Pennsylvania
pcallaha_at_law.upenn.edu
Voice: 215-898-0230  Fax: 215-898-6619


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