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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007
From: Joan Pirie (Vassar College) <jopirie_at_vassar.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
VASSAR COLLEGE
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN: Monographs
Oversight of efficient operation of the Monographic Unit (with an emphasis
on acquisitions) is the central responsibility of this position. The
position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services. Vassar
College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly
and actively committed to diversity within its community.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all
acquisitions, cataloging and processing functions of the Monographs Unit
for all formats (print, audio, video, electronic, microformat) including:
ordering, receiving, invoicing, claiming, vendor assessment, cataloging,
physical processing (including materials repair), binding, statistical
analyses and other related functions; coordinating the work of the
Monographic Unit with other appropriate areas to ensure efficient workflow
and communication; overseeing materials budgets; interacting with book
vendors; reviewing original cataloging; supervising unit staff.
The position also involves participation in departmental and library-wide
projects (including digital initiatives); service on library-wide
committees; and provision of reference service. Liaison service to
academic departments, bibliographic instruction, and collection development
may be provided by the incumbent, as appropriate.
REQUIRED: M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school or the
equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (subject
masters degree desirable). Minimum three years of technical services
experience in a professional position, preferably in academic library
acquisitions; cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library;
supervisory experience, preferably of full-time staff. Knowledge of
current standards, practices and trends in technical services, including
AACR2R, LCSH, LC classification, USMARC formats, metadata standards and
OCLC applications (including PromptCat). Familiarity with integrated
library systems (preferably Innovative's Millennium). Ability to work
effectively both in a team setting and independently. Strong service
orientation. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication
skills. Ability to display imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving
problems and in mentoring and working with people.
Review of applications will begin April 15 and continue until the position
is filled. Please submit letter of application, resume and names/e-mail
addresses/telephone numbers of three references to: Head, Search Committee
for Technical Services Librarian, Vassar College Library, Box 20,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0020 OR electronic submission to jopirie_at_vassar.edu.
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