------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 07:37:25 PST Reply-to: "SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum" <[log in to unmask]> From: rachel <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position Announcement -- Virginia Commonwealth Univ. (Diane Hollyfield) To: [log in to unmask] Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 15:05:12 -0500 From: Diane S Hollyfield <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position Announcement POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Search Extended TITLE: Serials Librarian DESCRIPTION: Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an energetic and creative individual who is adept with current library technologies to assist in the management of Acquisition Services, with particular responsibility for both electronic and traditional serials collections and services. The incumbent will manage 11 staff plus student assistants in the serial receiving and current periodical services units, in both the Tompkins-McCaw and the James Branch Cabell libraries. The serials units are responsible for receiving and claiming all serial library materials for academic and medical collections and for providing service for current periodicals and microforms collections at two service desks. The incumbent will serve as the serials expert for ordering, receiving, housing, and public service issues, including the further incorporation of electronic serials into the collections, and, in consultation with other ULS departments, provide effective access to serials in print and electronic formats. Particularly important to the library is working with an individual who has the vision and technological expertise to help lead the library in the ongoing transformation of its scholarly journals to electronic format. The position will also ensure effective use of the NOTIS serials module; develop plans, policies, and procedures; monitor workflow, hire and evaluate staff, coordinate training; assist in selecting and evaluating library materials vendors within the State RFP process; maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and other library units; analyze data on serial collections, prices and use; demonstrate continuing scholarship and professional growth; contribute to accomplishment of library goals by building cooperation with co-workers. Position reports to the Head of Acquisition Services. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited M.L.S. required. The following qualifications are preferred: Demonstrated successful supervisory, planning, project management, and analytical experience; record of service orientation; experience with automated library systems, especially serials and acquisitions modules; experience with bibliographic utilities (OCLC); knowledge of MARC formats; familiar with current issues in technical services librarianship; knowledge of issues in electronic scholarly communication and experience managing and delivering alternative formats; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead and collaborate; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a modern European language; ability to meet deadlines and to work productively within an environment of rapid development and change; commitment to personal scholarly achievement and professional development. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred. ENVIRONMENT: Virginia Commonwealth University is a publicly-supported urban, research university in Richmond, Virginia. It serves 20,000 students on both the academic campus and at the Medical College of Virginia. VCU is a member of the Association for Southeast Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The library has 1.2 million volumes, 10,000 serials, and a materials budget of $4.5 million. The library is highly automated with 300 workstations, all NOTIS modules operational, centralized access to numerous databases and other electronic resources, a growing presence on the Internet (http://exlibris.uls.vcu.edu/), and active leadership in a statewide networking consortium (VIVA). Further information about the campus may be found at http://www.vcu.edu. SALARY: $32,000 minimum. Benefits include 24 days leave, choice of health plans (including HMOs and dental plans), choice of retirement and annuity plans (including TIAA/CREF); remuneration for University course work; and paid life insurance. APPLICATION: Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three current references to: Diane S. Hollyfield, Head, Acquisition Services, University Library Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Box 842033, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033; E-mail for information only to [log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin August 15, 1997. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. **************************************************************** Diane S. 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