From: John McDonald <jdmcdona_at_saturn.vcu.edu>
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Search Extended
TITLE: Serials Librarian
DESCRIPTION: Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an energetic and
creative individual who is adept with current library technologies to
assist in the management of Acquisition Services, with particular
responsibility for both electronic and traditional serials collections and
services. The incumbent will manage 11 staff plus student assistants in
the serial receiving and current periodical services units, in both the
Tompkins-McCaw and the James Branch Cabell libraries. The serials units
are responsible for receiving and claiming all serial library materials for
academic and medical collections and for providing service for current
periodicals and microforms collections at two service desks. The incumbent
will serve as the serials expert for ordering, receiving, housing, and
public service issues, including the further incorporation of electronic
serials into the collections, and, in consultation with other ULS
departments, provide effective access to serials in print and electronic
formats. Particularly important to the library is working with an
individual who has the vision and technological expertise to help lead the
library in the ongoing transformation of its scholarly journals to
electronic format. The position will also ensure effective use of the
NOTIS serials module; develop plans, policies, and procedures; monitor
workflow, hire and evaluate staff, coordinate training; assist in selecting
and evaluating library materials vendors within the State RFP process;
maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and other
library units; analyze data on serial collections, prices and use;
demonstrate continuing scholarship and professional growth; contribute to
accomplishment of library goals by building cooperation with co-workers.
Position reports to the Head of Acquisition Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited M.L.S. required. The following
qualifications are preferred: Demonstrated successful supervisory,
planning, project management, and analytical experience; record of service
orientation; experience with automated library systems, especially serials
and acquisitions modules; experience with bibliographic utilities (OCLC);
knowledge of MARC formats; familiar with current issues in technical
services librarianship; knowledge of issues in electronic scholarly
communication and experience managing and delivering alternative formats;
excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead and collaborate;
excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a modern
European language; ability to meet deadlines and to work productively
within an environment of rapid development and change; commitment to
personal scholarly achievement and professional development. Experience
working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred.
ENVIRONMENT: Virginia Commonwealth University is a publicly-supported
urban, research university in Richmond, Virginia. It serves 22,000
students on both the academic campus and at the Medical College of
Virginia. VCU is a member of the Association for Southeast Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the National Network of
Libraries of Medicine. The library has 1.2 million volumes, 9,800 serials,
and a materials budget of $4.7 million. The library is highly automated
with 300 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 a
statewide networking consortium (VIVA). Further information about the
campus may be found at http://www.vcu.edu.
SALARY: $32,000 minimum. Benefits include 24 days leave, choice of health
plans (including HMOs and dental plans), choice of retirement and annuity
plans (including TIAA/CREF); remuneration for University course work; and
paid life insurance.
APPLICATION: Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three
current references to: Diane S. Hollyfield, Head, Acquisition Services,
University Library Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Box
842033, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033; E-mail for information only to
dhollyfield_at_gems.vcu.edu. First consideration will be given to
applications received by March 1, 1998. Virginia Commonwealth University is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Sarah B. Watstein
Assistant Director for Academic User Services
and Head, James Branch Cabell Library
University Library Services
901 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 842033
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
804.828.9136 (office)
804.828.0151 (fax)
Received on Thu Feb 05 1998 - 09:54:04 EST