From: Doris Kammradt <Doris.Kammradt_at_mail.trincoll.edu>
TRINITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Serials Librarian/Science Bibliographer
>
>DESCRIPTION: As a member of the Collection Development Department, the
Serials
>Librarian/Science Bibliographer is responsible for developing and
>managing the Library's serials collection in all disciplines, and serves
>as the primary selector of science resources. Responsibilities include
>evaluation of current holdings and subscriptions, expansion of the
>electronic serials collection, coordination of backfile retention,
>communication with academic departments, and supervision of all
>technical aspects of serials management. The librarian in this position
>also acts as liaison to science departments, and identifies and
>evaluates science resources to be added in all formats.
>
>ENVIRONMENT: Trinity College Library holds more than 900,000 volumes,
including
>170,000 volumes in the Watkinson Library, an exceptional rare book and
>research library. It is a selective U.S. Government Depository library.
>The annual budget of the College Library is 2.7 million. Trinity
>College Library is linked with the libraries of Wesleyan University and
>Connecticut College in a consortium which offers a broad range of
>automated and other library services, including a recently implemented
>SIRSI information management system.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are expected to hold the M.L.S. and to have at
least two years of professional experience in an academic library, with
>demonstrated commitment to serials management and/or science
>bibliography. They should have strong knowledge of developments and
>trends in academic publishing and scholarly communication; excellent
>written and oral communication skills; leadership, initiative and
>organizational skills; supervisory experience; working knowledge of at
>least one other modern language; and familiarity with HTML. An
>undergraduate or graduate degree in a science discipline is desired.
>
>SALARY AND APPLICATION: Salary is competitive, commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled. Please submit a resume
and cover letter stating
>salary history and requirements, along with the names, addresses and
>telephone number of three professional references to:
>
>Stephen L. Peterson, Librarian
>Trinity College
>300 Summit Street
>Hartford, Connecticut 06106
>
>Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
>Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with
>disabilities should request any needed accommodation in order to fully
>participate in the application process.
Received on Wed Jun 03 1998 - 10:23:33 EDT