Job reposting, Head of Technical Services, Gettysburg PA Pam Matthews 05 Mar 2001 22:16 UTC
Please excuse cross posting. Due to an advertising error, we had to extend the deadline for this position and this posting reflects that fact. 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 tradition, and is located on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students. Head of Technical Services Gettysburg College seeks a thoughtful, flexible and analytical librarian with a strong and varied technical services background to lead acquisitions, cataloging, serials and interlibrary loan. The Technical Services department (comprised of 2 librarians and 8 FTE support staff) is dedicated to providing high quality, responsive and cost effective services to library users. We seek a librarian who is interested in a varied work environment, looks for leadership opportunities and is attracted to the possibilities offered by a small and innovative liberal arts environment. The Head of Technical Services reports to the Director of Library Services and works with other department heads to plan projects, develop budgets, design services and analyze workflow. The Head of Technical Services supervises staff, evaluates their work, sets goals and determines priorities. S/he will serve as liaison to two or more academic departments. This important leadership position requires flexibility, dedication to continuing experimentation with new approaches to technical services and a commitment to fostering cooperation among library units. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and at least four years of professional experience in academic library technical services. Expertise in at least one of the following: cataloging, serials control or acquisitions. Experience with both cataloging and acquisitions and appreciation for the interrelationships between the two. Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead a group. Ability to work collaboratively. Experience in design and maintenance of technical services policies, procedures and workflow. Knowledge of bibliographic utilities (preferably Innovative Interfaces). Working knowledge of materials processing, bindery and preservation. Budgeting, planning, and project management skills. Must have a mature, flexible working style, abiding interest in people, strong decision-making abilities and enthusiasm. Salary is competitive and complemented by an excellent benefits package. This is a 12-month administrative position with 22 days of vacation and holidays. Gettysburg College encourages diversity through its affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs. Address all requests for information, letters of application and resumes, including three professional references to: Jennifer Lucas, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; e-mail address: jlucas@gettysburg.edu. Applications received by March 23, 2001 will receive the fullest consideration.