The Ralph J. Bunche Library at the Department of State is hiring a full-time Serials Librarian, GS-1410-11/12. Please click on the link below for the full announcement. The closing date is July 14, 2004. Please distribute to anyone you may know that is eligible and might be interested. Thanks. <http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=22684344 > UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE MERIT PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT An Equal Opportunity Employer Announcement Number: A/EX-04-072 Position Title: Librarian (Serials) Office and Location: A/RPS/IPS/LIBR- Washington, DC; HST Series and Grade: GS-1410-11/12 Promotion Potential: GS-12 Opening Date: 06/16/2004 Closing Date: 07/14/2004 Supervisory: No Security Clearance Required: Secret Comments: Who May Apply: Status Candidate & Noncompetitive, Reinstatement, CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles, and Eligible Veterans. DUTIES: This position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Records and Publishing Services, Office of Information Programs and Services, Library Division, (A/RPS/IPS/LIBR). The incumbent of this position serves as the Serial Librarian carrying out the following duties: � Develops and implements procedures for the selection and acquisition of serials publications; � Selects publications from a variety of hard copy and electronic sources, including commercial, society, university press and publisher's announcements, bibliographies, scholarly journals and recommendations from the Information Services Branch and Departmental personnel; � Assembles and verifies bibliographic and cost data for the acquisition of new and renewal serials subscriptions for the Library, bureaus and overseas posts; determines the source of supply and format for publications to be ordered through domestic and foreign channels in accordance with Federal acquisition regulations; � Develops, coordinates and monitors the Department-Wide periodical and newspaper contracts; � Serves as Contracting Officer for serial purchases within the simplified acquisition threshold; and manages the online serials holding/management function. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions): Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Basic requirements for Librarians: all Librarians in the Federal competitive civil service must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience as shown in A, B, C or D as follows A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; OR B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. At the GS-11 Grade Level At least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service) or Education- 3 full years of progressively higher- level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. At the GS-12 Grade Level At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position. Qualifying experience includes: experience that has demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the functional areas of work covered by this series; to understand the concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in related fields; and to maintain up-to-date information on the state of the art. Examples of qualifying specialized experience are: � Experience in resolving collection development and acquisition issues, i.e., evaluating the merits of various publications, identifying materials that meet current needs, developing policies or procedures for use by others, negotiating terms with publishers or vendors for serials, both print and electronic. � Experience in the management of serials publications of a major library collection. Skill and ability in surveying serials holdings to ensure comprehensiveness and applicability of holdings. � Experience in the management of automated serials management systems. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of the announcement. RANKING FACTORS: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements described above will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their education, experience, training, awards and supervisory appraisal indicate they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities described below. 1. Ability to plan and carry out Library acquisitions and Federal library procurement activities for serial publications in all formats from domestic and international sources. 2. Knowledge of a range of library and information science concepts, theories, principles, practices, and procedures, including specialized knowledge of collection development, selection, and bibliographic verification sources. 3. Experience in coordinating activities in a collaborative working environment with a diverse clientele. 4. Knowledge of integrated library systems, in particular of the acquisitions and serials control modules, and library applications for automated technologies. Fran Perros Branch Chief, Information Resources Ralph J. Bunche Library Room 2442, HST U. S. Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520-2442 Phone: 202-647-2196 FAX: 202-647-0203 [log in to unmask] Our mission is to meet the information needs of our customers and the United States Government --UNCLASSIFIED-- This e-mail is unclassified based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12958