From: "Lefevre, Sue E" <slefevre_at_iusb.edu>
Collection Development Librarian. Primary responsibility for ensuring that
the Library provides a strong collection that supports the teaching and
research mission of the institution. Coordinates the selection of
materials in all formats; allocates the Librarys material budget to the
other academic units; works with academic departmental liaisons to promote
appropriate and substantive growth of the Librarys collections in all
disciplines taught in the IU South Bend curriculum; selects general
monographic and serial materials not covered by departments; and directs
collection assessment, evaluation, and deselection activities. The person
in this position will also participate in Reference Desk services,
including some evening and weekend hours. Participation in a highly active
instruction program may be possible. Shares in university governance
through memberships on committees. Reports to the Director of Library
Services. Required: ALA- MLS; minimum of five years experience at an
academic library with collection development responsibilities. Energetic,
motivated, and creative professional with a strong service orientation.
Strong fiscal management skills; familiarity with vendor contracts and
licenses. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be
able to meet the responsibilities of a tenure-track
appointment. Preferred: academic reference experience and knowledge of
acquisitions process and preservation techniques. Twelve month
appointment beginning August 2004 will be at the Associate Librarian
Rank. Salary: $45,000 - $50,000. Review of applications will begin
January 10 and will continue until filled. Send letter of application,
resume, and three letters of reference to: Linda Fisher, Chair, Search and
Screen Committee, Franklin D. Schurz Library, Indiana University South
Bend, P.O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634. Fax: (574) 237-4472; e-mail:
lfisher_at_iusb.edu. IUSB is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Visit our web site: http://www.iusb.edu/~libg/
Sue LeFevre
Library Business Operations Manager
Franklin D. Schurz Library
Indiana University South Bend
574-237-4404
P.O. Box 7111
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Received on Tue Nov 25 2003 - 12:22:20 EST