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Subject: Serials Librarian Position - Sul Ross State University, Alpine TX

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The Bryan Wildenthal Memorial at Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX is
seeking a Serials Librarian.  A complete job description and application
information is available at: http://www.sulross.edu/pages/4949.asp

Technical Services Librarian, Serials

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX

Salary: $33,420

Requirements:

Required:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library
program; experience using automated serials system and a bibliographic
utility; strong knowledge of current library technologies and traditional
information sources; demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a team
environment.

Preferred:  Coursework with an emphasis on technical services and/or two
years professional experience working with serials in technical services;
experience in working in an academic library; experience with SIRSI library
automation system and OCLC.

Responsibilities:

Manages ordering, receiving, binding, fiscal control, and cataloging of
serials in print and electronic formats; maintains periodicals shelving and
holding lists; maintains regular contact with vendors and tracks
performance; develops appropriate statistical reports to support serials
activities and collection development; ensures effective use of serials
module; works closely with administration, public services staff and other
technical services staff to ensure the best possible serials services for
the students and faculty; participates in strategic planning and workflow
management of technical services department; supervises one full-time
paraprofessional; manages other technical services activities as required;
performs public services assignments including evening and weekend duty on a
rotating basis.  Reports to the Director of Library Technical Services.
Position is Security Sensitive.

Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com),
in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State
University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's
and master's degrees. It has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students
on campus in Alpine.  At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of
the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis
Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National
Park and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours' driving
distance from Alpine.  More information is available regarding Sul Ross
State University and position openings through our web site,
http://www.sulross.edu.

To Apply

Submit letter of interest, resume, contact information for three
professional references, and completed Sul Ross Application to Human
Resources Director, Sul Ross State University, Box C-13, Alpine, TX  79832.
Phone (432) 837-8058; Fax (432) 837-8244; e-mail  suez@sulross.edu.
Position may be filled after April 25, 2005.   Application form is available
on the "employment" page of the Sul Ross website.

Texas Law requires a 90 day waiting period before new state employees are
eligible to enroll in health insurance and retirement benefits.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER person shall be excluded
from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity sponsored by Sul Ross State
University on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including but not
limited to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Don Dowdey                                              ddowdey@sulross.edu
Dean of Library and Information                   432 837-8121 voice
    Technologies                                         432 837-8400 fax
Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX 79832