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Date:      Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:26:51 -0400
From:     Joan Pirie (Vassar) <jopirie_at_vassar.edu>
Subject:  Job Posting (New York)


VASSAR COLLEGE
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN:
Monographs

Oversight of efficient operation of the Monographic Unit is the central 
responsibility of this position.
The position reports to the Assistant Director of the Library 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);
supervising unit staff; 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.

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.

Qualifications:

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 
(with supervisory responsibilities),
preferably in an academic library. Familiarity with current standards, 
practices and trends in technical
services and with integrated library systems (preferably Innovative's 
Millennium). Enthusiasm for
technological innovation. 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.

Required applicant documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 References

Special instructions to applicants:

Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the 
position is filled. To apply
please visit us at https://employment.vassar.edu/. You will be required 
to attach a letter of application,
    a resume and a list of names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers 
of three references.

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