ACQNET v4n030 (May 22, 1994) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v4n030 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 30, May 22, 1994 ==================================== (1) FROM: Judy Jeng SUBJECT: LITA Research Committee Open Hearing in Miami (51 lines) (2) FROM: Mike Weber SUBJECT: NUC and LC Catalogs available (36 lines) (3) FROM: Carol Parkhurst SUBJECT: Tech Services Director Position (49 lines) (4) FROM: Diana Zinnato SUBJECT: Position Announcement (19 lines) (1)--------------------------------------------------------------- From: Judy Jeng (Rutgers University) Subject: LITA Research Comm. Open Hearing in Miami Date: Fri, 13 May 1994 12:06:23 -0400 This announcement has been cross-posted on several lists. Please excuse any duplication. At the ALA Midwinter meeting in Los Angeles, the newly-created LITA Research Committee agreed to launch an examination of one of the most vexing problems of the Information Age: how to measure and evaluate a library's information resources and services in the emerging electronic environment. The difficulties of measuring and evaluating electronic library services range from capturing the utilization rates of collections and services ("turnstile counts") for users who access the online catalog or library gopher server from remote locations, through counting the "circulation" of networked texts, to evaluating the "collection resources" of a library that provides unrestricted access to the vast information assets of the Internet, and include a growing concern with evaluating the outcomes of library service as well as measuring resource inputs. These issues have been of concern to library researchers, managers and practitioners for some time, and considerable work has already been done. The Research Committee believes that the time is right to identify and synthesize the previous research and development work in this area, to help define the work that remains to be done, and to demonstrate the ways in which the research findings can be applied to the development of actual solutions to measurement and evaluation problems related to electronic information. To this end, the committee will prepare a proposal for a program to be held at the 1995 Annual Conference. To assist in preparing for the program, the Research Committee will hold an open hearing at the 1994 Annual Conference in Miami. The hearing is scheduled for Sunday morning, June 26, from 9:30 to 11 AM, and we encourage all LITA members with an interest in this topic to attend and participate in the discussion. In addition, we invite anyone who has conducted or is conducting research on measurement and evaluation of libraries in an electronic environment, or who has a perspective on the issues that would help frame discussion, to submit to the Committee a brief (250-word) description of their research or analysis of the issues. These submissions will help us to prepare background information on the topic and plan the 1995 program and any related publications; in addition, we may ask some of the respondents to join us at the open hearing in Miami to deliver a brief presentation on their work as background for the discussion. Please send these submissions to the committee chair, Gary Lawrence, at Office of the President, University of California, 300 Lakeside Drive, 18th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3550; telephone (510) 987-9461; fax (510) 987-9456; e-mail gary.lawrence@ucop.edu. Submissions or questions are welcome at any time, but submissions received by May 31, 1994 will be given first consideration for inclusion in the open hearing at Miami. (2)--------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Please respond to Mike Weber, NOT ACQNET, Thanks, Ed. From: Mike Weber Subject: NUC and LC Catalogs Date: Fri, 13 May 1994 12:55:51 -0400 We have some editions of the NUC and LC Catalogs that we no longer need. They are listed below. We would be happy to pass them on to any library that needs them as long as they agree to reimburse the postage. NUC LC 1943 to 1946 v. 1-167 Monographic Series 1982 v.1-3 1948 Suppl. v. 1-42 Catalog of Films 1973 1948 to 1952 v. 1-23 Catalog of AV Mats 1979 1953 to 1957 v. 1-26 Catalog of AV Mats 1980 1958 to 1962 v. 1-50 Catalog of Music... 1953-57 1963 to 1967 v. 1-59 " " " 1963-69 paper 1968 to 1972 v. 1-104 " " " 1971 paper 1973 v. 1-15 " " " 1972 J-June paper 1974 v. 1-18 " " " 1973 1975 v. 1-17 " " " 1974 1976 v. 1-16 " " " 1975 1977 paper scattered issues " " " 1976 1978 v. 1-16. " " " 1977 J-June paper 1979 v. 1-16 " " " 1978 1980 paper scattered issues " " " 1980 v.2 only 1980 v. 5-18 1981 scattered paper issues 1981 v. 1-4,6-8,14-15 1982 scattered paper issues ED. NOTE: Do people mind having such notices posted in ACQNET? Please let the new editor know how you feel about this. Thanks. (3)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Carol Parkhurst (Univ. of Nevada) Subject: Tech Services Director Position Date: Thu, 12 May 1994 08:53:21 -0700 (PDT) This position announcement is being posted on several lists. Please excuse the duplication. POSITION OPEN DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES: The Libraries seek a director of technical services to provide creative leadership in coordinating the division's policies and operations to meet the challenge of increasing productivity. The technical services division includes the Catalog Dept., Serials Dept., and Acquisitions Dept., with a total of 23 FTE staff. The director will supervise the Head of Serials/Acquisitions, and will serve also as head of the Catalog Dept., supervising 3 FTE catalog librarians and the supervisor of the Copy Cataloging Unit. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the director will represent the division to the library administration, and will actively collaborate with the directors of library systems, public services, and collection development in furthering the Libraries' mission and goals. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible post-MLS experience in the technical services area, with at least 2 years of cataloging experience in a university library. Thorough understanding of national cataloging standards, bibliographic record structures, issues and trends in technical services operation. Demonstrated administrative, planning, leadership, analytic, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with OCLC and a local online system; familiarity with the use of microcomputers. Record of initiative and achievement in fostering and implementing change in a highly automated technical services environment is preferred. Librarians have the privileges and responsibilities of tenure-track faculty status and hold ranks equivalent to assistant, associate, or full professor. A record of active involvement in professional associations, and evidence of research or creative achievement are highly desirable. SALARY: Open, depending upon qualifications and experience (min. mid-$40s for 12-month contract). FRINGE BENEFITS: TIAA/CREF and other retirement options. 24 working days' vacation; generous sick leave. APPLICATIONS: Please send resume and names and addresses of three references to: Janita Jobe, Administrative Services, University of Nevada, Reno Library, Reno, NV 89557-0044. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all application information on file by July 15, 1994. Position will remain open until filled. Selection will be made by the Dean of libraries, subject to the approval of the President, from a group of top candidates selected by a screening committee. AA/EOE. (4)--------------------------------------------------------------- From: Diana Zinnato (Thomas Jefferson Univ.) Subject: Position vacancy announcement Date: Fri, 13 May 1994 16:22:23 -0400 COLLECTION MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN The Scott Memorial Library at Thomas Jefferson University has an opening for the position Collection Management Librarian. Responsibilities include assuming a leadership role in all aspects of serials management including collection evaluation, cataloging, electronic data interchange and monitoring the space needs of the journal collection. This position also manages the ordering, receipt and preparation of current monographic, serial and electronic resources as well as binding activities. Supervises 3.5 FTE technicians. MLS from an ALA accredited institution, a minimum of 3 years professional experience in serials work, the use of OCLC and other automated library systems and supervisory experience essential. Knowledge of microcomputer technology highly desirable. Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits including 100% tuition reimbursement. Qualified candidates may send resume to: Donna L. Ryan, Business Manager, Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University, 1020 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587. Thomas Jefferson University is an academic health center consisting of a medical college, college of allied health sciences, college of graduate studies and hospital. Located in center-city Philadelphia, a short walk from museums and historic sites, Scott Memorial Library is a department of the Academic Information Services and Research (AISR) division which is comprised of the Library, Medical Media Services and the Office of Academic Computing. AISR has a staff of 64 FTE employees and an annual operating budget of $3.5 million. ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 30 ****** END OF FILE ******