From: Susanna Pathak <sbpathak_at_Gems.VCU.EDU>
POSITION #1: Collection Management Librarian for the Sciences, with
responsibility for coordinating the selection of
electronic resources.
DESCRIPTION: Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an energetic,
knowledgeable, and forward-looking individual
for a dual role on its collection management team. As Collection Management
Librarian for the Sciences, the incumbent
will develop and manage monograph, serial, nonprint, and electronic
materials in the sciences. Subject responsibilities
include: chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, physics and
astronomy, mathematical sciences, computer
sciences and information science, and possibly other related disciplines.
Duties include: monitoring budget allocations for
assigned areas; reviewing approval materials, monitoring plans, and
preparing profiles; working closely with departmental
faculty to identify priorities, coordinate collection growth, and maintain
effective communication; assessing collection
needs through formal evaluations; making preservation decisions; evaluating
gifts. collaborating with librarians and faculty
in developing collection goals, policies, programs, and budgets for science
resources; preparing accreditation reports and
evaluating library support for new courses and programs. The position also
coordinates the selection of electronic
resources at University Library Services by facilitating the identification,
evaluation, and selection of electronic resources
by the librarians on the collection management team. Duties include:
facilitating evaluation and technical assessment of
electronic resources; designing and monitoring efficient processes for
electronic resource selection; serving as a resource
person for licensing issues; and participating in state and regional
initiatives for electronic resources and digital collection
development. Position reports to the Head of Collection Management Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS required. The following qualifications
are preferred: academic background
in the sciences, with an advanced degree strongly desired; two or more years
experience developing collections and
selecting electronic resources in a research library; awareness of national
trends in scholarly publishing; knowledge of
electronic resources in the sciences and other disciplines; knowledge of
approval plans; ability to communicate a strong
library image to university faculty and administrators; experience with
library automation and technology applications in
academic libraries; strong service orientation and/or public services
experience; excellent oral and written communication
skills; positive interpersonal style; ability to work independently as well
as part of team; sensitivity to the concerns of a
research library and its users; initiative and creativity; strong analytical
skills; flexibility and the ability to accept and
manage change; ability to organize time and deliver work on deadline;
involvement in professional activities; ability to meet
requirements for faculty advancement, including professional service and
publication. Experience working in a culturally
diverse environment highly preferred.
ENVIRONMENT: Virginia Commonwealth University is a publicly-supported urban,
research university in Richmond,
Virginia, serving 22,000 students with 2,000 full-time faculty on both the
academic campus and at the Medical College of
Virginia. The University awards doctoral degrees in 20 fields, and has
recently established a School of Engineering. VCU
is a member of the Association of Southeast Research Libraries, the Center
for Research Libraries, and the National
Network of Libraries of Medicine. The Library has over 1.1 million volumes,
10,000 current serials and a materials
budget in the current fiscal year of over $4.5 million. The library is
highly automated with 300 workstations, all NOTIS
modules operational, centralized access to over 100 databases and other
electronic resources, a growing presence on the
Internet (http://exlibris.uls.vcu.edu/library/uls.html), and active
leadership in the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA); further
information about the campus may be found at http://www.vcu.edu.
SALARY: $31,000 - $35,000. Benefits include 24 vacation days, choice of
health plans (including HMOs and dental
plans), choice of retirement and annuity plans (including TIAA/CREF);
remuneration for University courses; and paid life
insurance.
APPLICATION: Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three current
references by April 15th to:
Susanna Bartmann Pathak, Head, Collection Management Services, University
Library Services, Virginia Commonwealth
University, VCU Box 2033, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033; E-mail:
sbpathak_at_gems.vcu.edu (for information only).
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POSITION #2: SEARCH EXTENDED-- Collection Management Librarian for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences
DESCRIPTION: Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an energetic,
knowledgeable, and forward-looking individual
to coordinate the selection of monograph, serial, nonprint, and electronic
materials in the social and behavioral sciences.
Areas of responsibility include anthropology, education, political science,
psychology, public administration, social
work, sociology, and other related disciplines. Duties include 1) monitoring
budget allocations for assigned areas; 2)
reviewing approval materials, monitoring plans, and assisting in preparing
profiles; 3) evaluating gifts; 4) assessing
collection needs through formal evaluations; 5) making preservation
decisions; 6) collaborating with librarians and faculty
in developing collection goals, policies, programs, and budgets; 7)
preparing accreditation reports and evaluating library
support for new courses and programs; and 8) working closely with
departmental faculty to identify priorities, coordinate
collection growth, and maintain effective communication. Position may
include providing information and instructional
services in the User Services division. Position reports to the head of the
Collection Management Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS required. The following qualifications
are preferred: academic background
in a social science discipline, with an advanced degree strongly desired;
two or more years experience developing
collections in a research library; awareness of national trends in scholarly
publishing; knowledge of electronic resources in
the social and behavioral sciences; knowledge of approval plans; ability to
communicate a strong library image to
university faculty and administrators; experience with library automation
and technology applications in academic libraries;
strong service orientation and/or public services experience; excellent oral
and written communication skills; positive
interpersonal style; ability to work independently as well as part of team;
sensitivity to the concerns of a research library
and its users; initiative and creativity; strong analytical skills;
flexibility and the ability to accept and manage change; ability
to organize time and deliver work on deadline; involvement in professional
activities; ability to meet requirements for
faculty advancement, including professional service and publication.
Experience working in a culturally diverse
environment highly preferred.
ENVIRONMENT: Virginia Commonwealth University is a publicly-supported urban,
research university in Richmond,
Virginia, serving 22,000 students with 2,000 full-time faculty on both the
academic campus and at the Medical College of
Virginia. The University awards doctoral degrees in 20 fields, and has
recently established a School of Engineering. VCU
is a member of the Association of Southeast Research Libraries, the Center
for Research Libraries, and the National
Network of Libraries of Medicine. The Library has over 1.1 million volumes,
10,000 current serials and a materials
budget in the current fiscal year of over $4.5 million. The library is
highly automated with 300 workstations, all NOTIS
modules operational, centralized access to over 100 databases and other
electronic resources, a growing presence on the
Internet (http://exlibris.uls.vcu.edu/uls.html), and active leadership in
the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA).
SALARY: $31,000 - $35,000. Benefits include 24 vacation days, choice of
health plans (including HMOs and dental
plans), choice of retirement and annuity plans (including TIAA/CREF);
remuneration for University courses; and paid life
insurance.
APPLICATION: Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three current
references to: Susanna Bartmann
Pathak, Head, Collection Management Services, University Library Services,
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Box 2033, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033; E-mail: sbpathak_at_gems.vcu.edu (for
information only). Deadline for
application is May 15th, 1997. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Susanna Bartmann Pathak
Head, Collection Management Services
University Library Services
901 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 842033
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
EMAIL: sbpathak_at_gems.vcu.edu
PHONE: 804/828-1112
FAX: 804/828-0151
Received on Sat Mar 22 1997 - 13:25:54 EST