From: Susan Peters <libslp_at_emory.edu>
If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail or call me.
Susan Peters, Chief Coordinator
Emory University, Woodruff Library
libslp_at_emory.edu (404)727-0117
EMORY UNIVERSITY
GENERAL LIBRARIES
POSITION: COLLECTION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR
THE HUMANITIES (Search Reopened)
AVAILABLE: Fall, 1997
ENVIRONMENT: Emory University's General Libraries seek a Collection
Management Coordinator for the Humanities who is eager to participate in
the following goals from the Library's strategic plan: Develop, manage,
and preserve the collections, in whatever format is most appropriate, to
support the instructional and research needs of the community and
facilitate user access to a broad spectrum of locally maintained and
networked information sources. The Humanities Coordinator will work in a
team setting with other Collection Management Coordinators,
selector/liaisons, and information technology specialists to develop
resources in the humanities and to facilitate their use. A new facility,
soon to be completed, will enhance the opportunity for innovative
approaches to the use of information technology and the development of
services for the scholarly community in the electronic environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Within the context of a changing environment, this
position will coordinate collection development and management, facilitate
access to electronic information resources, and coordinate outreach
activities relating to the humanities.
--Coordinates selection and outreach activities in philosophy, religion,
history, Judaic Studies, Classical Studies, German Studies, and Russian
and East European Studies; serves as primary selector/liaison for
philosophy, religion, and German Studies.
--Serves as one of a team of four Collection Management Coordinators
charged with the overall administration of the library's collection
management and development program, including formulating collection
development policies and procedures, evaluation of the collections, and
management of information resources funds.
--May serve a two-year term as Chief Collection Management Coordinator, an
administrative function which rotates among the coordinators.
--Works closely with other library units, such as the Beck Center for
Electronic Collections and Services, the librarys full-text center with a
primary focus in the humanities, and with Information Technology
specialists who provide desktop and network support to faculty in the
humanities.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited master's degree in library/information
science. Advanced degree in the humanities and three years experience in
a large academic or research library, or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Knowledge of one Western European language in
addition to English, German preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of
information needs of scholars in the humanities; understanding of current
trends and issues in scholarly publishing and communication in the
humanities, including issues relating to electronic resources. Good
skills in planning, analysis, evaluation, and budget management; ability
to interact successfully and communicate in a clear, knowledgeable, and
personable manner in both a team and on an individual basis. Demonstrated
interest in professional development activities.
EMORY LIBRARIES:The libraries of Emory University hold 2.3 million volumes
and employ a total of 263 FTE. In addition to the General Libraries,
there are libraries for health sciences, law, theology, and Oxford
College. The General Libraries, in conjunction with the Information
Technology Division, are currently embarking on a long term effort to
develop a program of services focused on access to networked information
resources. The Emory libraries are members of the Association of Research
Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research
Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, the National Digital
Library Federation, and the University Center in Georgia.
BEGINNING SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank dependent upon
qualifications and experience. Minimum salary: $35,000. Comprehensive
Benefits Package, including TIAA/CREF.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit letter of interest, resume and names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith,
Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory
University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Review of applications begins
September 29, 1997 (extended from the original review date of Sept 10).
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages women and minority candidates.
Received on Tue Sep 16 1997 - 08:54:15 EDT