Position Announcement (California)

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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004
From: Janet Bochin (Cal. State Univ., Fresno) <janetbo_at_csufresno.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

The California State University, Fresno Madden Library has two 12-
month, full-time, tenure-track faculty positions available. Application 
details are available at the Library's website at 
http://lib.csufresno.edu/libraryinformation/libraryemployment.html

HEAD OF CATALOGUING AND ACQUISITIONS: RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide 
leadership, management, supervision, and planning for monographic and 
serials cataloguing and for acquisitions operations; create an 
integrated department from two formerly separate departments (the newly 
merged department will include a staff of 2.5 librarians and 14.5 
support staff). Cataloguing includes original and copy cataloguing of 
print, non-print, and electronic monographs and serials, authority 
control, database maintenance, and special projects. Acquisitions 
includes ordering, receiving, and claiming all monographic and serial 
library materials; processing of invoices and payments; and oversight 
of mending and bindery processing. Establish policies; develop 
procedures; set goals; design and monitor workflow; adopt and implement 
new technologies; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; work 
cooperatively with the Collection Development Librarian, the Library 
Systems Office, and department heads and personnel of other areas; 
serve as a member of the Library's Administrative Council; and 
participate in Library and campus committees. QUALIFICATIONS. Required: 
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in cataloguing 
at an academic or research library using an automated system and a 
bibliographic utility (preferably OCLC); at least 3 years of 
supervisory experience; knowledge of current cataloguing standards for 
all formats and awareness of emerging trends and technologies in 
technical processing; demonstrated leadership, creativity, and 
initiative in analyzing and resolving problems and implementing change; 
demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing 
environment; demonstrated ability to work independently and in 
collaboration with others. Preferred: Experience with acquisitions 
functions and procedures; knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN: RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide vision for 
short-term and long-range collection development planning; manage 
materials selection in all formats; coordinate and train subject 
selectors in collection development liaison duties; select materials in 
designated subject areas; maintain and evaluate approval plans; develop 
and revise collection policies, procedures, and guidelines; assess and 
evaluate collections; collaborate with, and provide outreach to, 
University faculty regarding collection development. QUALIFICATIONS. 
Required: At least 5 years of professional, academic/research library 
experience, of which at least 3 years are in the Acquisitions or 
Collection Development areas; familiarity with current and emerging 
issues and practices in collection development; strong background in 
and understanding of academic publishing and libraries; ability to work 
effectively with faculty, staff, and students with diverse ethnic, 
cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong interpersonal skills, 
self-motivated, and flexible.

Both positions currently report to the Dean of Library Services. Rank 
and salary are dependent upon academic preparation and professional 
experience; minimum $60,000.

Required for both positions: A Master's degree in library science from 
an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent; excellent written and oral 
communication skills; demonstrated ability to meet the University's 
requirements for faculty tenure and promotion.

Application deadline: To ensure full consideration, applicants are 
encouraged to have all application information on file by October 15, 
2004:  
*	A current resume with the names, addresses, phone numbers, and 
E-mail addresses of at least three references 
*	The University's Application for Faculty Employment, available 
at http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf

Send correspondence to 
Michael Gorman
Dean of Library Services
California State University, Fresno
5200 N. Barton Ave. M/S ML 34
Fresno, CA 93740-8014
Phone: (559) 278-2403
Fax: (559) 278-6952
E-mail: michaelg_at_csufresno.edu.

California State University, Fresno, is an affirmative action, equal 
opportunity employer.

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