From: Betty.Kelly_at_furman.edu
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN 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 projects, and assistance in
administering a materials budget approaching $1 million. Reports to the
Director. Furman University is one of the nation's top ranked liberal arts
colleges whose campus has been selected by the Princeton Review as one of
the five most scenic university campuses in the nation.
Furman is strongly committed to the development of the whole
person?spiritually, socially, and physically, as well as intellectually.
The university recently received $9.5 million from the Duke Endowment for
the expansion and renovation
of the James B. Duke Library. Additional information, including a complete
job description, is available at http://library.furman.edu.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA/MLS, minimum 5 years of academic library experience with
increasing professional responsibility, 3 years in collection development
preferred. 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 range and benefits information
contact the University Personnel Office at 864-294-2217.
APPLICATIONS: Applications accepted until position filled. Submit letter of
application, resume, transcripts (copy acceptable initially), names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: John K. Payne,
Associate Library Director, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway,
Greenville, SC 29613-0600; phone 864-294-3098. AA/EOE/ADA.
Lynn Sipe lsipe_at_usc.edu
Director, Collection Resources & 213/740-2929
Director, Information Delivery Organization & Retrieval 213/821-1617 (fax)
University Libraries
Information Services Division
c/o IDOR, UVI-A
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182
Received on Sat Feb 26 2000 - 11:04:47 EST