From: "Bruce R. Schueneman" <BRS_at_tamuk.edu>
This position announcement has been cross-posted to multiple
lists; apologies for any duplication.
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Responsibilities: Texas A&M University-Kingsville seeks an
energetic, innovative librarian for the position of Head of Technical
Services. The full- time, tenure-track position in the Library is
responsible for planning and managing all aspects of technical
services including acquisitions, cataloging, management of license
agreements, serials management and processing library materials
in print, electronic, and audiovisual formats.
The Head of Technical Services serves as the key liaison and
communicator between Technical Services and other Library
departments; serves as contact person between Library and
vendors of services or materials pertaining to Technical Services;
advises the Library Director on Technical Services issues;
represents the Library at meetings, etc. at the request of the
Library Director; other duties as required.
Required Qualifications: Education: An MLS from an ALA-
accredited university.
Experience: Three or more years experience in technical services
in an academic library; experience in successful supervision or
management of technical services personnel; experience in serials
mangement/control; experience with university and library budgeting
and accounting practices; experience working with an integrated
library automated system.
Abilities/Knowledge: Experience in problem-solving and
independent decision-making; demonstrated ability to
delegate responsibilities and authority as appropriate;
ability to communicate with people at all; ability to
maintain an atmosphere conducive to job productivity;
ability to establish efficient, realistic plans that clearly
convey the mission and philosophy of the University and
the Library; ability to respect others and possess the
willingness to value the viewpoints of others; willingness to
engage in professional, scholarly, and service activities
required for promotion and tenure at Texas A&M University-
Kingsville.
Preferred Qualifications: Education: Second Masters Degree.
Experience: experience in ordering, receiving, paying, and
accounting functions on an integrated library computer system;
preference for experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. software.
Abilities/Knowledge: Familiarity with activities in acquisitions and
bindery; with collection development principles; with cataloging
standards and operations; possessing basic knowledge for the
management of licensing agreements for electronic databases.
James C. Jernigan Library: Current holdings include over 500,000
volumes, 600,000 microforms, 2,200 current periodical
subscriptions, and over 80 database subscriptions. The library web
site is at http://lib.tamuk.edu
Salary: $36,000 - $39,000, a competitive benefits package,
and no state income tax.
University & Community: Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a part
of the Texas A&M University System, is a majority Hispanic state-
supported institution with an enrollment of over 6,000. Located in
Kingsville, a South Texas community of 25,000, the University is 40
miles southwest of Corpus Christi and North Padre Island and 120
miles north of Mexico. The region is known for its mild winters,
extended growing season, and moderate cost of living.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Affirmative Action/ Equal
Opportunity Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity,
the university particularly invites applications from minorities,
women, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, if accommodations are needed
for the application process, please inform the Search Committee
Chair.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May
15, 2001 and continue until the position is filled. To apply
send letter of application, resume and names and
telephone numbers of three professional references to
Marcia W. Keyser, Chair, Search Committee, James C.
Jernigan Library, MSC 197, Texas A&M University-
Kingsville, 700 University Blvd., Kingsville, TX 78363.
Telephone: (361) 5933416 Fax (361) 5934093. Email:
kamwk00_at_tamuk.edu
Received on Wed Apr 18 2001 - 06:31:35 EDT