CDL: Position opening (TN)

From: "John Haar" <Haar_at_LIBRARY.Vanderbilt.edu>

The Central Library at Vanderbilt University is seeking an energetic 
professional to serve as Bibliographer/Reference Librarian.  The position is 
responsible for selecting and managing collections supporting graduate and 
undergraduate programs in economics and German language and literature. 
 Other responsibilities include selecting materials for a small undergraduate 
program in Russian language and literature, faculty liaison in assigned 
subjects, and collection development planning and budgeting.  
Bibliographers also provide scheduled reference desk service (including 
some nights and weekends) and participate in our library instruction 
program.  All professionals help shape the development of collections and 
public services in an increasingly electronic and digital environment.  The 
position reports to the Head of Collection Development.

Required are a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or 
equivalent; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work 
in a highly collaborative setting; and the ability to embrace a rapidly 
changing information environment.  Outstanding written and oral 
communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with 
faculty and students.  Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree 
in German or economics; fluent reading knowledge of German; successful 
working experience in an academic library, particularly in collection 
development or reference; and demonstrated interest in computing and 
electronic information resources.  Desired qualifications are an academic 
or working background in German or economics.

Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with an 
enrollment of over 10,000.  The university is served by The Jean and 
Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of over 2.6 million 
volumes and a staff of 220.  The total operating budget is over $17 million, 
and the materials budget totals over $7 million.  Vanderbilt is a member of 
the Association of Research Libraries and SOLINET.  The library is highly 
automated with an online system based on Sirsi software. The Central 
Library is the largest division in the Heard Library and services 
undergraduate and graduate education in the College of Arts and Science.  
The Central Library collection holds approximately 1.1 million volumes, 
and the Library employs 31 full-time staff, including 14 professional 
librarians.

Salary negotiable ($31,000 minimum).  Benefits are those applicable to 
exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including health care 
insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition discount program; and paid 
vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Review of applications will begin July 20, 2001, and continue until the 
position is filled.  Send letter of application addressing your suitability 
for this position and resume, with names, addresses, and telephone numbers 
of three references to:

                            LisaTerranova
                      LibraryPersonnel Officer
                    VanderbiltUniversity Library
                        419 21st Avenue South
                   Nashville,Tennessee 37240-0007

VanderbiltUniversity is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
  Minorities,persons with disabilities, and women are particularly 
    encouraged to apply.