From: "Mary Sieminski" <msiemins_at_pct.edu>
Collection Development Librarian
Pennsylvania College of Technology is currently seeking a Collection
Development Librarian to develop and manage the growing library
collections, to coordinate the work of selectors, to make recommendations
for the allocation of resources and to monitor the materials budget. The
Librarian will also oversee systems/processes associated with the
acquisition of materials and help build new programs in preservation,
archives, and special collections. The successful candidate will join a
team of librarians in supporting reference and library instruction in a
changing and growing library. The library serves 5300 students enrolled in
65 associate and 22 baccalaureate degree programs.
Qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science
From an ALA accredited institution; two years of collections or related
experience in a library, preferably in an academic setting; broad range of
librarianship abilities; knowledge of, or aptitude for, automation of
library functions; aptitude for providing library instruction; functional
ability with microcomputers; flexibility in assuming duties and work
schedule; and effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication
skills. Graduate level coursework in a field other than Library Science,
teaching experience, preferably in an academic setting, and five years of
collections or related experience in a library are desired.
Position is available January 5, 1999. Salary will be commensurate with
credentials. Excellent insurance and educational benefits for employee and
family at Penn College and Penn State. Finalists must present a sample
Bibliographic Instruction lesson. Position will remain open until December
7, 1998, or until a suitable candidate is identified. Submit a letter of
interest, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to: Human Resources (18), Pennsylvania College of
Technology, One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701. For additional
information about Penn College and a detailed job announcement, please see
our Internet Website at http://www.pct.edu or call (717) 327-4770.
An affirmative action equal opportunity employer
Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Received on Mon Nov 16 1998 - 09:50:33 EST