Position Announcement: Serials Librarian, Washington Univ., St. Louis Judy Fox 01 Feb 2002 16:38 UTC
SEARCH EXTENDED WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS OLIN LIBRARY SYSTEM SERIALS LIBRARIAN The Washington University Libraries invites applications for the position of Serials Librarian. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Dean (Access, Bibliographic, & Information Services), the Serials Librarian is responsible for the operations of the Serials Unit including hiring, training and evaluating personnel, establishing policies and procedures, communicating with serials vendors, and monitoring the continuations budget of over $2.5 million. The Serials Unit manages over 7,000 serial subscriptions. The Librarian will work closely with the Associate Dean (Collections and Departmental Libraries), the Acquisitions Librarian, and Subject Specialists and will participate in the management of electronic serial resources and review options for migration from print to electronic access. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from accredited library school; 2 years relevant experience in serials or acquisitions; knowledge of serials and scholarly communications issues; an understanding of the information needs of a research university; demonstrated flexibility and ability to make choices among competing demands; ability to work effectively in a collegial manner in a changing environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience; familiarity with automated library systems. GENERAL INFORMATION: Washington University, located at the western edge of the City of St. Louis, is a medium sized, independent university founded in 1853, internationally known for excellence in teaching and research and for the quality of its faculty and student body. Washington University Libraries includes the John M. Olin Library and twelve school and departmental libraries and holds over three million volumes. A major renovation of Olin Library began in June 2001 and is expected to be completed by early 2004. For more information, see the Washington University web site, http://www/wustl.edu, and the Libraries' web site, http://library.wustl.edu. APPLICATION INFORMATION: For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1178, 7425 Forsyth, St. Louis, MO 63105. Position will remain open until filled: initial review of applications will begin immediately. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -- Judy Fox Associate Dean, University Libraries Washington University Campus Box 1061 314 935-5421 (voice) 1 Brookings Drive 314 935-4045 (FAX) St. Louis, MO 63130 Judy-Fox@library.wustl.edu