Position Reopened: Assistant Serials Librarian, Florida Atlantic University Teresa Abaid 17 Jan 2003 18:33 UTC

ASSISTANT SERIALS LIBRARIAN: Florida Atlantic University is seeking to fill
a librarian position to assist the Coordinator for Serials Management and
Acquisitions with serials receipt processing and management activities for
modern print, non-print and mixed format serials. Duties include oversight
of order/pay/receipt processing for serials, claiming activities, staff
training, report preparation, vendor assessment and special projects. FAU
provides substantial online information resources, and participates in
consortial purchases with other State of Florida universities.

Required
ALA accredited master's in library science
One year of acquisitions or serials experience
Work experience in an online integrated library management system environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of spreadsheet software
Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability
to work independently and in a collaborative setting

Preferred
Budget/fiscal planning experience
Academic library technical services experience

Salary: $34,000 Position is a non-tenured faculty position at the rank of
Assistant University Librarian on a 12-month contract renewal basis.

Application Deadline: March 7, 2003      Anticipated Starting Date: May 1, 2003
Application must include cover letter, three professional references with
contact information, including immediate supervisors, and resume
accompanied by a supplemental statement demonstrating your degree of
competence in each of the specific areas of knowledge, skills and abilities
listed below:

1. Knowledge of automated library systems
2. Knowledge of serials acquisitions, and receipt processing.
3. Ability to communicate and interact with others.

Applications lacking requested documentation will not be considered.

Send application to:

Janice E. Donahue
Chair, Search Committee Serials
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
777 Glades Road - LY 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431