Serials Librarian, State University of New York at Oswego Marcia Tuttle 27 Oct 2000 18:11 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 14:10:29 -0400 From: Debora Ferlito <ferlito@OSWEGO.EDU> Subject: Serials Librarian Oswego NY State University of New York at Oswego Serials Librarian The State University of New York at Oswego seeks a positive, creative, people-oriented Serials Librarian to direct the acquisition, cataloging and processing of print and electronic serials for Penfield Library. The Serials Librarian manages all aspects of the Library's electronic serials control system and will be very actively involved in an upcoming migration from the multiLIS/DRA library management system to ExLibris during 2000/2001. This position reports to the Head of Technical Services and includes supervisory responsibility for three full-time support staff. Other duties include developing and recommending changes in policies and procedures for serials management; maintenance of the Library's OCLC Union List of Serials records; maintaining positive working relationship with subscription vendors and publishers; and preparing statistical reports. This position also includes some reference desk coverage and collection development responsibility in areas assigned by the Head of Collection Development. Occasional night/weekend reference desk schedule. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program; 2 or more years of serials experience, preferably in an academic library; recent experience with an automated serials control system; solid knowledge of cataloging practices including OCLC, MARC formats, LC authority files, AACR2 and serials holdings standards; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team; ability to work in a complex and quickly changing environment; and working knowledge of basic office software. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with the serials trade, metadata standards and current trends in serials control; strong supervisory skills; reference experience in an academic library; demonstrated teaching/training skills. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at Assistant or Senior Assistant rank. Minimum salary: $36,000. depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits. Position available January 2001. The State University of New York at Oswego is a comprehensive institution of 8,000 students, offering 60 undergraduate and graduate programs, including graduate degrees in business, education and liberal arts. The campus is located on the beautiful southeastern shore of Lake Ontario and is one of the 64 institutions within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The library web site is www.oswego.edu/library. Application review will begin December 8, 2000, and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, transcripts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references to: Mary Beth Bell, Director Penfield Library SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126