no.2064-POSITION OPENING, FURMAN UNIVERSITY

From: Lynn F. Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:52:39 -0800
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
From: "Betty Kelly" <Betty.Kelly_at_furman.edu>

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN (new position)  Furman University is
seeking an innovative,   experienced   librarian   to   coordinate
collection  development activities  and  provide  leadership in building
library collections, both print and   electronic.   Duties  include
analysis  of  collections  and  their  use, coordination  of  the  library
liaison program, management of growth of library collections   through
weeding   and   storage   projects,  and  assistance  in administering a
materials budget approaching $1 million. Reports to the Director of
University  Libraries.  Furman  University is a selective, nationally
ranked liberal  arts  college.  Furman  is strongly committed to the
development of the whole  person--spiritually,  socially,  and physically,
as well as academically. Additional information is available on our website
at http://library.furman.edu.

REQUIREMENTS:  ALA/MLS,  minimum  5  years  of  academic library experience
with increasing  professional responsibility, 3 years in collection
development. Must demonstrate  understanding  of  the  role  of  the
library  in  a  liberal arts environment and possess excellent
communication skills.

SALARY  AND  BENEFITS:  Librarians have faculty status, 20 days vacation,
and an excellent  benefits  package.  For  salary  and benefits information
contact the University Personnel Office at 864-294-2217.

APPLICATIONS:  Review of applications will begin June 21, 1999. Submit
letter of application,  resume, transcripts (copy acceptable initially),
names, addresses, and  phone  numbers of three references to: John K.
Payne, Associate Director of University  Libraries,  Furman University,
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613-0600; phone 864-294-3098.
AA/EOE/ADA.
Received on Mon Jun 21 1999 - 17:50:14 EDT