From: Elizabeth D. Hammond <hammond_bd_at_Mercer.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement
This is being cross-listed; sorry for any duplication.
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Coordinator of Collection Development
Mercer University
Mercer University Main Library is seeking a dynamic and
talented librarian
to join our staff as Coordinator of Collection Development.
This position will
coordinate public service liaison activities, interpret and
maintain
collection development policies, and oversee collection
assessment and gift
management. The successful candidate will participate in
Reference
Department activities including reference desk duties and
involvement in instruction
and information literacy programs. This position reports to
the University
Librarian. Non-tenure track, faculty appointment. Salary
commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Qualifications: Strong public service commitment, excellent
organizational,
interpersonal, and communication skills, willingness to work
in a flexible
changing environment. ALA accredited M.L.S., at least 3
years professional
library experience. Experience in collection development
desirable.
Mercer University is a comprehensive Baptist-affiliated
private university
committed to academic excellence, intellectual freedom, and
scholarly
discipline. Major initiatives include developing strong
undergraduate
research programs, interdisciplinary and cross-school
curricular
development, focus on student learning outcomes, and
integration of instructional
technology to enhance the educational process. Mercer has
begun a 3 year, $100 million Campus Improvement Program that
will result in a
transformation of the Macon and Atlanta campuses, including
improvements of the Swilley
Library in Atlanta. The Main Library in Macon, Georgia has a
strong collection and a
talented staff of 30 serving 175 faculty and 4,000 students
in the College
of Liberal Arts, Stetson School of Business and Economics,
School of
Engineering, and School of Education. Current projects
include developing an information
literacy program, completing implementation of the III
Millenium library
system, and strengthening campus-library relationships.
More information
about the library can found at http://mainlib.mercer.edu.
If you are interested in joining an exciting library
organization, please
submit a letter of application and resume, along with the
names, addresses,
email and phone numbers of three references to:
Elizabeth D. Hammond,
University Librarian, Main Library, Mercer
University, Macon, GA, 31207.
Review of applications begins October 15, 1999.
AA/EOE/ADA
Elizabeth D. Hammond (912) 301-2960 (voice)
University Librarian (912) 301-2111
(fax)
Main Librarian
hammond_bd_at_mercer.edu
Mercer University
Macon, GA 31207
Received on Wed Sep 29 1999 - 14:03:18 EDT