From: sbpathak_at_hsc.vcu.edu (sbpathak)
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES
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POSITION: 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 1.2 million volumes, 10,000 current serials and a materials budget
in the current fiscal year of over $4.75 million. The library is highly
automated with
450 workstations, all NOTIS modules operational, centralized access to
numerous databases and other electronic resources, a growing presence on the
Internet (http://www.library.vcu.edu/), 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 minimum. 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). Review of applications will begin on September 30, 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 Box 842033
901 Park Avenue
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond VA 23284-2033
Phone: (804) 828-1112; Fax: (804) 828-0151;
sbpathak_at_hsc.vcu.edu
Received on Thu Sep 18 1997 - 16:27:46 EDT