ACQNET v4n047 (September 28, 1994) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v4n047 ISSN:1057-5308 ************** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 47, September 28, 1994 ========================================== (1) FROM: Peter Stevens SUBJECT: OP Searching (8 lines) (2) FROM: William Taylor SUBJECT: Correction: Coutts does Standing Orders (5 lines) (3) FROM: Andrew Shroyer SUBJECT: Bowker/Ulrich Award Nominations (40 lines) (4) FROM: Marjorie Bloss SUBJECT: Vacancy Announcement (61 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Stevens (Univ. of Washington) Subject: OP searching Date: Fri, 9 Sep 1994 11:38:13 -0700 (PDT) I'm in the midst of an renewed bout of out-of-print searching, chiefly to try to replace an accumulation of books that our circulation staff have identified as being in too poor a condition to continue to circulate. For US imprints, I'm running a yield of less than 5%, using several OP search vendors. This yield seems low. Are there others on ACQNET who track their OP search yields and have higher rates? If so, to what do you attribute your OP search success rate? (2)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: William Taylor (Georgetown U. Law Library) Subject: Correction: Coutts does standing orders Date: Thu, 15 Sep 1994 15:51:28 -0400 In a recent posting, I said incorrectly that Coutts Library Services does not do standing orders. In fact, they do, and always have. Why one of their employees should have told us that they don't is still mysterious, butI did at least want to set the record straight. [ed. note: Our apologies to Coutts] (3)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Andrew Shroyer (New York University) Subject: Nominations for 1995 Bowker/Ulrich's Award Date: 8 Sep 94 19:02:40 EST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BOWKER/ULRICH'S SERIALS LIBRARIANSHIP AWARD The award, presented by the Serials Section of ALA/ALCTS, and sponsored by the R.R. Bowker Company, consists of a citation and $1,500 cash. It is annually bestowed to an individual in recognition of distinguished and ongoing contributions to serials librarianship, particularly within the previous three years. Qualified persons have demonstrated leadership in serials librarianship through participation in professional associations, groups and/or library education programs; through significant contributions to serials literature or research conducted in the field of serials; through development of tools or methods to enhance access to or management of serials; or through significant enhancements to our comprehension of the serials world by some other means. Recipients to date: 1985 Marcia Tuttle 1986 Ruth C. Carter 1987 James P. Danky 1988 Marjorie E. Bloss 1989 John E. Merriman 1990 Jean S. Cook 1991 Deana L. Astle/Charles A. Hamaker 1992 Linda K. Bartley 1993 Ann L. Okerson 1994 Tina Feick The award may be divided among two or more individuals. Nominations and supporting documentation should be sent no later than December 10, 1994, to: Andrew D. Shroyer Shroyer@elmer1.bobst.nyu.edu Head, Serials Records Telephone: (212) 998-2481 Bobst Library Fax: (212) 995-4366 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 (4)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marjorie Bloss (Center for Research Lib.) Subject: Vacancy Announcement - CRL Date: Tue, 13 Sep 1994 18:39:41 -0400 CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT The Center for Research Libraries seeks a knowledgeable and creative professional to provide leadership as Head of the Acquisitions Department. The Center for Research Libraries is an international cooperative organization whose 127 members are academic and research institutions having substantial libraries. The Center's collections contain more than 3.7 million volumes and 1.4 million microforms that complement and supplement the collections of North American academic and research libraries through interlibrary loan and document delivery. The Center's primary acquisitions include foreign doctoral dissertations, major microform sets, foreign documents, and more than 14,000 current serial titles, a number of which are procured through exchange agreements. The Center has used OCLC since 1983 and also has access to the RLIN database. In April 1992, Innovative Interfaces' OPAC and Cataloging modules were installed, and in October 1993, the Acquisitions and Serials modules were added. JOB SUMMARY: The Head of Acquisitions manages and administers the operations of the Acquisitions Department (consisting of the Serials and Monographs sections) to ensure accurate and efficient acquiring and claiming, and general fiscal accountability for the Center's monographic, serials, foreign documents, and exchange materials. QUALIFICATIONS: Five years' professional experience in an academic library in acquisitions and/or serials. Minimum three years' supervisory experience in acquisitions and/or serials. Masters degree in Library Science from an accredited library school. Knowledge of at least one foreign language as well as a demonstrated ability to work with materials in a variety of foreign languages. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions and serials technical functions (e.g., use of machine-readable bibliographic records in acquisitions work, knowledge of detailed record-keeping, problem solving, and follow-up). Detailed knowledge of at least one national bibliographic system (OCLC, RLIN, etc.) as well as a nationally recognized automated integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces, NOTIS, DYNIX, etc.) for Serials and/or Acquisitions mandatory. Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces' Serials and/or Acquisitions modules highly desirable. Proven managerial skills to include organizing work flow and staff efficiently, problem-solving, and generally providing leadership in a quickly changing environment. Superior oral and written communications skills. SALARY/BENEFITS: $37,200-$55,600 annually, appointment level depending on experience and qualifications. Company paid medical, TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan, life insurance, and self-paid dental insurance. 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, and 10 holidays annually. APPLY TO: Lyn Whittington Director of Administration The Center for Research Libraries 6050 South Kenwood Chicago, IL 60637 (312) 955-4545 Ext. 315 Or fax: (312) 955-43 ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 47 ****** END OF FILE ******