CDL-POSITION OPENING, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

From: "Joan M. Stephens" <LIBJMS2_at_langate.gsu.edu>


GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
William Russell Pullen Library
Vacancy Announcement

Electronic Serials Librarian

Summary Description
Georgia State University has a large collection of electronic serials. 
Pullen Library seeks a person with electronic serials experience for a 
faculty rank position (non-tenure track) to co-ordinate the acquisition and 
cataloging of electronic serial publications. The person in this position 
will work with librarians and staff throughout the library to ensure 
efficient handling of electronic resources. The position reports to the 
Head of the Acquisitions and will have administrative responsibility for 
the Acquisitions Department in the absence of the department head.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing all aspects of 
electronic serials acquisitions and processing, including license review 
and cataloging; coordinating the production of Voyager reports for the 
Acquisitions and Cataloging Departments; developing new procedures; serving 
as assistant head of the Acquisitions Department; and participation in 
university and professional activities including research and publication.

Qualifications
This position requires an ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science 
plus one year of professional experience with electronic resources 
preferably in the areas of licensing, purchasing, cataloging, and/or other 
processing. Computer skills. Preferred: Knowledge of AACR2, the Marc 
formats for bibliographic and holdings data, LCSH, and LC Classification 
schedules. Experience working in an integrated automated environment, 
preferably Voyager. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal 
skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Supervisory 
experience. Prior experience writing reports with a relational database, 
preferably Access. Demonstrated interest in professional and research 
activities is important.

Available: Immediately.

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 workweekRetirement plans include: state teachers
Twenty-one days vacation retirement plan, TIAA-CREF and VALIC
Twelve paid holidaysGroup health and life insurance
Twelve days sick leaveSocial Security
Faculty rank and statusOptional pre-tax benefits
Non-Tenure trackSupport for research and professional activities

Salary and Rank
$32,000 - $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 October 31, 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.