Position Announcement - Search Extended: Serials Team Leader, Georgia State University Joan M. Stephens 11 Jan 2000 18:56 UTC
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY William Russell Pullen Library Vacancy Announcement *********************************************************************** Serials Team Leader Summary Description Serials activities in the Pullen Library of Georgia State University are being reorganized. The library seeks a person with serials experience for a faculty rank position (non-tenure track) to supervise serials receiving and binding in the Acquisitions Department and serials cataloging in the Catalog Department. The position reports to the Head of the Acquisitions Department and the Head of the Catalog Department. There will be direct supervision of three or four staff in the Serials Receiving and Serials Cataloging units and indirect supervision of two to four additional staff. This position will also have administrative responsibility for the Acquisitions Department in the absence of the department head. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to, primary responsibility for receiving and binding of serials; cataloging of serials, serial added volumes and copies, and maintenance of related records. Revision, training, and supervision for receiving, binding, and cataloging of serials in all formats and all languages. Preparation of training materials for the team. Developing new procedures and formulation of standards of quality and quantity. Participation in university and professional activities including research and publication. Qualifications This position requires an ALA-accredited master=s degree in library science plus two years experience working with serials in a library using OCLC or RLIN; two years supervisory experience; computer skills. PREFERRED: Working in an integrated automated environment and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated interest in professional and research activities is important. Available: Winter 2000 Library and University Environment Georgia State University is an urban institution located in downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 commuting students. The close relationship that exists between the university and its surrounding business, government and cultural communities makes GSU unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive among universities in the South. The William Russell Pullen Library houses over 1,200,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 7,000 periodicals and is a 70% selective depository for U.S. government publications. Its growing Media Center has holdings of approximately 11,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The carefully selected collections are designed to serve the varied research and instructional needs of the university community. Library services are supported by an Endeavor Voyager online catalog system called GIL (GALILEO Interconnected Libraries) with integrated functions for acquisitions, circulation, and serials control, as well as a library?wide Novell LAN. Automated reference services are supported by CD?ROM subscriptions, online reference services from a variety of vendors, and access to the World Wide Web. The University System of Georgia has linked together institutions into a statewide system known as GALILEO; providing equal access to electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the state. The library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, an active consortium of fourteen academic and research libraries serving nineteen institutions. Condition of Work and Benefits Forty-hour workweek Retirement plans include: state teachers Twenty-one days vacation retirement plan, TIAA-CREF and VALIC Twelve paid holidays Group health and life insurance Twelve days sick leave Social Security Faculty rank and status Optional pre-tax benefits Non-Tenure track Support for research and professional activities Salary and Rank $33,000 - $38,000 for twelve months commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment at faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. Application To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references, including immediate supervisors. Materials received by February 15, 2000 will receive priority consideration. Send materials to: Carmen R. Newton, Library Human Resources Officer Pullen Library Georgia State University 100 Decatur Street, SE, Room 205 Atlanta, GA 30303-3202 (404) 651-2172 Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.