From: "Teresa Taylor" <ttaylor_at_libris.libs.uga.edu>
Attached is a position description for a vacant entry level position
in the University of Georgia Libraries.
POSITION: Business and Economics Bibliographer
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Collection Services/Social Sciences
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Business and Economics Bibliographer is responsible for
development and management of the Libraries' general collections in
business and economics; for facilitating access to these collections,
including providing reference service in the Main Library Reference
Department; and for serving as liaison with faculty in appropriate
academic departments. Reference, selection and verification
activities require the use of various systems, including OCLC,
Blackwell North America's New Titles Online (NTO), GALIN (Georgia
Academic Library Information Network), the local integrated online
system, and GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), the state-wide
system which gives universal access to core materials for every
student and faculty member in the University System of Georgia.
The Social Sciences Department, which includes both the Curriculum
Materials Center and Georgia Center Library, is composed of 3
bibliographers and 4 support staff. The Business and Economics
Bibliographer reports to the Head of the Social Sciences Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and manages the collection in assigned subject areas by
selecting materials to be added to the collection; monitoring
approval plans, firm orders, and standing orders; monitoring and
encumbering appropriate materials budgets; evaluating assigned areas
of the collection, including gifts; collaborating with librarians
in developing collection policies; and weeding materials for removal
to the Libraries off-site repository.
Develops and maintains expertise in using and assessing print and
electronic bibliographic tools, and the GALIN system by
participating in the searching, verification, and ordering process
and by assuming responsibility for resolving bibliographic problems
related to assigned subject areas.
Expands knowledge of literature in relevant subject areas by keeping
abreast of current trends in scholarship and publishing, including
both print and electronic resources.
Participates in collection building with faculty and students by
identifying priorities and coordinating collection growth and goals,
by maintaining effective communication, by preparing accreditation
reports and evaluating library support for new courses and programs,
and by interpreting departmental and Libraries' collection
development/management policies and procedures.
Facilitates collection use by providing a variety of reference
services to patrons, including in-depth subject reference and
general reference service in the Main Library Reference Department,
bibliographic instruction, the compilation of user information aids,
and by the identifying and assessing new technologies.
Contributes to the mission of the Department and the Libraries, by
maintaining awareness of changes in the organization, by
participating in the formulation and implementation of policies, by
working closely with other library units, and by exhibiting
initiative, creativity, and strong analytical skills.
Represents the Libraries and develops and maintains professional
skills through active participation in professional organizations or
activities on state, regional, or national levels.
Maintains flexibility and contributes to the team effort by assuming
similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS; Understanding of current trends and issues in
scholarly publishing and communication, including electronic
resources; Working knowledge of basic reference sources including
experience in using CD-ROM and online information sources; Experience
with standard microcomputer applications; Ability to interact
successfully and communicate in a clear, knowledgeable, and personable
manner in both a team environment and on an individual basis; Ability
to be flexible and to accept and manage change; Interest in
professional development activities; Degree in business or economics
preferred; Professional experience working with business sources in
an academic or research library preferred; Working knowledge of a
modern European language preferred
BENEFITS:
Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability
insurance and mandatory participation in the state or optional
retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays.
Salary minimum: $27,000 commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application addressing all qualifications with a resume
and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references by
January 23, 1998 to:
Florence E. King
Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
(706) 542-0626
This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found. An
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
BACKGROUND:
The University of Georgia, the nation's oldest state chartered
land-grant university and the major institution in the University
System of Georgia, has enrollment of 30,000 students in 13 schools and
colleges, offering baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional
degrees. The University is located in Athens, Georgia's "Classic
City," and is a prospering community of 86,000, according to a 1990
census estimate, and is one that reflects the charm of the Old South
while developing in cultural and industrial areas. It is located
approximately 70 miles east-northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. A college
town in every sense of the word, Athens appreciates its University
population while recognizing its obligation to all residents to grow
independently of the University. For further information on the
campus and the community visit the University of Georgia's website
(http://www.uga.edu/).
The University of Georgia Libraries include two principal libraries on
the UGA campus in Athens, with several branch locations throughout the
state. The Main Library, located on north campus, collects materials
in the social sciences, humanities and business. The Science Library,
located in the Graduate Studies building on south campus, contains
holdings for the physical and life sciences. Together the Libraries
own over 3.5 million volumes and over 5 million microform units, and a
current materials budget of 6.3 million dollars. Items in the
collection can be identified through GALIN, the UGA Libraries' on-line
catalog, and through GALILEO. The URL for GALILEO is:
http://www.galileo.peachnet.edu. Additionally, the Library is a
regional depository for U.S. government publications. The University
of Georgia is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
Center for Research Libraries, and a charter member of SOLINET. The
total budget for FY1997 is approximately $16 million; the material
budget is $6.7 million. Total staff of 230 includes 85 professional
staff.
Teresa Taylor
Human Resources
University of Georgia Libraries
(706)542-2716
TTAYLOR_at_uga.cc.uga.edu
Received on Thu Nov 06 1997 - 16:23:31 EST