Position Announcement - Missouri Western State College -- Terry Weaver Stephen Clark 02 May 2002 13:36 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Announcement - Missouri Western State College Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 08:25:06 -0500 From: Terry Weaver <weaver@MWSC.EDU> Acquisitions/Serials Management Librarian. Entry Level position. Responsible for managing Acquisitions and Serials activities. Acquisitions duties include: materials ordering, pre cataloging processing, vendor communication, and payment. Serials duties include: subscription ordering and renewals, directing check-in, claiming and binding and managing e journals and full-text holdings. Responsible for developing and implementing Innovative Interfaces (III) Acquisitions/Serials modules with MOBIUS (consortium of Missouri academic libraries). Provide reference support 5 hours / week plus weekend rotation. Recommends goals, objectives, policies and develop statistical reports related to all Acquisitions/Serials functions. Supervise one full-time staff and student workers. Required: M.L.S. from ALA accredited institution; familiar with bibliographic tools, integrated systems, LC subject headings, AACR II/MARC formats; strong organization and communication skills. Preferred: Experience with acquisitions and serials management; experience with Innovative Interfaces (III); 1 year academic library experience. Salary: Minimum $2400/month depending upon experience / qualifications. Missouri Western State College is a public, state-supported institution providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and sciences and career oriented associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Certificate programs, professional programs, programs for transfer students, continuing education opportunities, and self enrichment courses are also offered. The college has an enrollment of 5,100 students with a full-time teaching faculty of 187. Learn more about the college and library at http://www.mwsc.edu/library The historic city of St. Joseph, Missouri has a population of approximately 77,000 and a favorable location 50 miles north of Kansas City. Recreational, cultural and community opportunities are available. Cost-of-living is below national average, especially housing costs. Qualified applicants must submit letter of application (include e-mail address if applicable), resume and name/addresses/telephone numbers of at least three work references to: Human Resources A-117, Missouri Western State College, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507. DEADLINE: June 28, 2002 or until position filled. AA/EOE Terry WeaverTechnical Services Coordinator, LibraryMissouri Western State College4525 Downs Dr.St. Joseph, MO 64507(816) 271-4570weaver@griffon.mwsc.edu