CDL-Job Announcement: College of William & Mary -- Serials Management, Electronic Resources & Microforms Librarian

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:23:04 -0800
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
>
> From:
> Cathy Reed <careed_at_wm.edu>
>
>
> The College of William and Mary is looking for a dynamic, serials 
> savvy individual to fill the position of Serials Management, 
> Electronic Resources, and Microforms Librarian. This position is 
> responsible for the management of standing orders, subscriptions, and 
> back orders for serials in electronic, print, and microform formats. 
> Other responsibilities include serials collection development; manages 
> the electronic serials and databases control process; provides input 
> in serials cataloging policies; manages the college’s commercial 
> binding contract and oversees the binding operation of the main 
> library; and manages the microform collections and equipment, plus 
> provides patron assistance for microforms. Supervisory 
> responsibilities include 3 FTE.
>
> The position is directly responsible to the Acquisitions Librarian.
>
> A detailed position description can be found at:
>
> https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
>
> Qualifications:
>
> Required:
>
> -- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program 
> or equivalent.
>
> -- Knowledge of and experience with print, electronic, and microform 
> serials in an academic or larger public library
>
> -- Experience with online integrated catalog and electronic journal 
> list modules.
>
> -- Experience with OCLC Connexion and working knowledge of national 
> cataloging standards including MARC format, AACR2 and Library of 
> Congress Subject Headings.
>
> -- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a 
> collaborative group effort.
>
> -- Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
>
> -- Tolerance for ambiguity and the capacity to respond to 
> organizational change.
>
> Preferred:
>
> -- Experience with Serials Solutions products.
>
> -- Familiarity with link resolvers, OpenUrl applications, ERMs, and 
> other library technologies related to e-resource management and access.
>
> -- Experience with spreadsheets and databases.
>
> -- Experience with serials collection development, more particularly 
> conducting serials review in conjunction with faculty liaisons.
>
> -- Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages.
>
> -- Experience with binding.
>
> -- Knowledge of current trends in serials management and scholarly 
> publishing.
>
> This position is a 12-month professional faculty appointment. Salary 
> is commensurate with experience and comes with comprehensive benefits.
>
> The College of William and Mary is the second oldest university in the 
> United States, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts undergraduate 
> education; however, it also has several outstanding doctoral programs. 
> With a student body of approx. 7,700, this “Public Ivy” institution is 
> proud of its tradition, and its students are passionate about learning 
> and service to others. For more information about the college, go to 
> www.wm.edu.
>
> Review of applications will begin 30 January 2009 and continue until 
> position is filled. Applications are accepted at the William and Mary 
> Human Resources web page:
>
> https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1230651295484
>
> Please attach a cover letter, resume, and references to the application.
>
> The College of William and Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
>
> Cathy Reed
>
> Director, Collections and Content Services
>
> Earl Gregg Swem Library
>
> College of William & Mary
>
> Williamsburg, VA 23187
>
> 757-221-7615
>
> AIM: careed05
>


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Received on Mon Jan 05 2009 - 13:23:30 EST