From: Joan M. Stephens <LIBJMS2_at_langate.gsu.edu>
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
William Russell Pullen Library
Vacancy Announcement
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Serials Team Leader
Summary Description
Serials activities in the Pullen Library of Georgia State University are
being reorganized. The library seeks a person with serials experience for
a faculty rank position (non-tenure track) to supervise serials receiving
and binding in the Acquisitions Department and serials cataloging in the
Catalog Department. The position reports to the Head of the Acquisitions
Department and the Head of the Catalog Department. There will be direct
supervision of three or four staff in the Serials Receiving and Serials
Cataloging units and indirect supervision of two to four additional staff.
This position will also have administrative responsibility for the
Acquisitions Department in the absence of the department head.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, primary responsibility for
receiving and binding of serials; cataloging of serials, serial added
volumes and copies, and maintenance of related records. Revision, training,
and supervision for receiving, binding, and cataloging of serials in all
formats and all languages. Preparation of training materials for the team.
Developing new procedures and formulation of standards of quality and
quantity. Participation in university and professional activities
including research and publication.
Qualifications
This position requires an ALA-accredited master's degree in library science
plus two years experience working with serials in a library using OCLC or
RLIN; two years supervisory experience; computer skills. PREFERRED:
Working in an integrated automated environment and strong organizational,
communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated interest in
professional and research activities is important.
Available: Winter 2000
Library and University Environment
Georgia State University is an urban institution located in downtown
Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 commuting students. The
close relationship that exists between the university and its surrounding
business, government and cultural communities makes GSU unique in the
University System of Georgia and distinctive among universities in the
South.
The William Russell Pullen Library houses over 1,200,000 volumes and
subscribes to more than 7,000 periodicals and is a 70% selective depository
for U.S. government publications. Its growing Media Center has holdings
of approximately 11,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The
carefully selected collections are designed to serve the varied research
and instructional needs of the university community. Library services are
supported by an Endeavor Voyager online catalog system called GIL (GALILEO
Interconnected Libraries) with integrated functions for acquisitions,
circulation, and serials control, as well as a library-wide Novell LAN.
Automated reference services are supported by CD-ROM subscriptions, online
reference services from a variety of vendors, and access to the World Wide
Web. The University System of Georgia has linked together institutions
into a statewide system known as GALILEO; providing equal access to
electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the state. The
library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the
Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for
Higher Education, an
active consortium of fourteen academic and research libraries serving
nineteen institutions.
Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour work week
Retirement plans include: state teachers, TIAA-CREF and VALIC
Twenty-one days vacation
Twelve paid holidays
Group health and life insurance
Twelve days sick leave
Social Security
Faculty rank and status
Optional pre-tax benefits
Non-Tenure track
Support for research and professional activities
Salary and Rank
$33,000 - $38,000 for twelve months commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Appointment at faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.
Application
To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone
numbers of three references, including immediate supervisors. Materials
received by February 15, 2000 will receive priority consideration. Send
materials to:
Carmen R. Newton, Library Human Resources Officer
Pullen Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Room 205
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 651-2172
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational
institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural
diversity.
Received on Tue Jan 11 2000 - 13:22:47 EST