Position Announcement, Old Dominion University ERCELAA@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 07 Nov 2001 20:42 UTC
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 15:32:18 -0500 From: fmccraw@ODU.EDU Subject: Position Vacancy This position is being cross-posted. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY PERRY LIBRARY BIBLIOGRAPHIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT HEAD: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, this position is responsible for the overall planning and management of the Bibliographic Services Department which consists of Acquisitions and Preservation, Serials, Cataloging and Government Publication processing. Position responsibilities include providing leadership in developing and maintaining services/programs for the department; participating in the Library's Management Group; personnel administration of 4 librarians and 16 staff; providing leadership on use of integrated library system; serving as project director for Hampton Roads Union list of Serials. All librarians act as bibliographers for assigned subject areas and participate on a variety of university and library committees and teams. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS; progressively responsible management experience (including supervision, planning, program or project management and fiscal practices); experience in at least one technical services area (acquisitions and preservation, serials, cataloging); knowledge of emerging information technologies and digital resources; proficiency with an integrated library system and database management; effective interpersonal and communication skills; analytical skills (such as problem solving, quantitative, time management, computer applications skills); evidence of professional development; evidence of user-centered service perspective. PREFERRED: Experience in management of an integrated library system's technical services modules; experience in collection development; knowledge of a foreign language. SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum salary $52,000 Excellent benefits package LOCATION: Old Dominion University is a state-assisted institution with enrollment of 19,000 and is one of the nation's leaders in distance learning. Your can find out more about the university at http://www.odu.edu and more about the library at http://www.lib.odu.edu. The campus is located in Norfolk, Virginia, designated recently by Money Magazine as the most livable large-city metropolitan areas in the South. DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin on Nov. 15th and continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to give a 10-15 minute presentation to staff on current issues in technical services. The position description is available on the library web page at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs CONTACT: Send a letter of applications addressing your ability to meet position requirements, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three reference to Nancy Schafer, Chair, Search Committee for Head, Bibliographic Services, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256. 757-683-5902, nschafer@odu.edu Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity institution.