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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 09:28:33 EDT From: "r. lee hadden" <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: JOBS: Gettysburg College, PA ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 14:25:56 -0800 (PST) Reply-to: [log in to unmask] From: Bill Wilson <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position Announcements, Gettysburg College ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located ninety minutes from the Baltimore/Washington area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students. INFORMATION RESOURCES The Division of Information Resources (IR) is a merged division of computer and library staff, with five operational teams, which operates in a highly advanced network environment with a mission of total information service to the campus community. Collection Development Specialist - (search re-opened) We seek a flexible, innovative, service-oriented individual to join the IR team responsible for developing the College's collections, both print and electronic; working with vendors; consulting with faculty and dealing with issues ranging from book selection, and journals acquisition to hardware and software adoptions; and for collaborating with faculty to integrate new technology applications in the curriculum. Qualifications: Applicants should have an MLS from an ALA-accredited program or Masters or Ph.D. level subject specialty, and should present a depth of knowledge on a variety of collection issues facing academic institutions and have experience designing subject and format specific collection development policies. Knowledge of reference sources and experience working in the public services side of libraries are desirable. Demonstrated abilities in budget preparation, project management, and contract negotiation skills, as well as excellent writing, interpersonal relations, problem-solving and verbal communication skills preferred. Minimum three or more years of experience in an academic library facility is desired. Bibliographic Instruction Librarian -We seek an individual to assist faculty and students in attaining maximum access to print and electronic reference sources. This individual will design and deliver instructional programs on the access, retrieval, and evaluation of information resources with a particular focus on Web and Internet sources. It will be essential for this individual to work closely with faculty to meet their curricular and research needs. Qualifications: An MLS, MIS or equivalent degree required. Applicants must have a strong grasp of the current state of information technology and be able to communicate complex information in non-technical terms. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team framework are required. Acquisitions Librarian - We invite applications for a creative, computer saavy technical services oriented professional with an interest in emerging technologies and their application in a library setting. Oversees the material acquisitions budget, manages all vendor relationships related to the purchase of scholarly materials and works with staff in the management of a current collection of approximately 300,000 volumes, 1400 active serials titles, 15,000 audio visual materials and over 37,000 microforms. Administers the division's approval plan for monographic purchases, participates in collection development activities, and helps identify and provide access to materials available electronically. Maintains effective communication with academic departments. Understands the interaction of traditional, non-print and electronic information resources and translates that into an acquisitions policy designed to keep pace with current trends and to meet users' needs. Supervises acquisitions and serials staff. Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS with three or more years of increasing professional responsibility and leadership. Experience in an academic library setting essential. Experience with issues related to serials, research collection management, information technology, automation, publishing trends and the electronic delivery of information essential. Knowledge of MARC format, OCLC and automated acquisition systems essential. Experience with Innovative Interfaces and one foreign language highly desired. Supervisory and budget management experience essential. Strong leadership, communication and decision-making abilities necessary. The appointments are 12-month administrative appointments. Salaries are commensurate with education and experience. A highly competitive benefits package is available, which includes a Partner Assistance Program to enhance relocation opportunities for partners. Gettysburg College encourages diversity in its community through its affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs. Address all requests for information, letters of application and resumes, including the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to: Jennifer T. Robertson, Assistant Director, Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; internet address: [log in to unmask] Applications received by April 25, 1997 will receive fullest consideration. ------------------ Bill Wilson Member, Selection Team Gettysburg College (717)337-6933 [log in to unmask]