Position Announcement: Oklahoma, Serials, Gov Documents, E-Resources Librarian SERIALST Moderator 19 Jul 2007 23:28 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:37:11 -0500 From: "Sparks, Jon" <jon.sparks@SWOSU.EDU> POSITION TITLE: Serials, Government Documents, and Electronic Resources Librarian, Library, Position 08-F004. Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma. THE POSITION: Oversees day-to-day operations of Serials, Government Documents, and Electronic Resources department; coordinates serials and other electronic resources management, electronic databases; serves as the primary liaison with print, microform, and electronic subscription vendors and publishers; is responsible for developing and maintaining digitization projects for the Library; supervises and trains staff in the Serials, Government Documents, and Electronic Resources department (full-time serials, gov docs/binding, and digitization technicians); markets and promotes serials, government documents, and electronic resources of the Library to the SWOSU community; serves with the other librarians on the reference desk of the Library approximately six hours per week; and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school; work experience in a public or academic library of at least one to three years; knowledge and understanding of computers and computer peripheral devices; ability to work independently and in a team environment; experience with Internet and library research; strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail; and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing required. Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting electronic resources; one or more years of recent serial and supervisory experience in an academic library; demonstrated ability to be flexible with working assignments; experience with Microsoft Windows and digital scanning, access, and placement of electronic resources in a user friendly manner; and familiarity with on-line catalog operations, Endeavor Voyager preferred. ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 2007. SALARY: Commensurate with existing salary structure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Jon Sparks, Director of Libraries (580-774-7081). DEADLINE DATE: Review of applications will begin August 20, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter referencing Position 08-F004, vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names, and contact information of three references to Human Resources, SWOSU, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK 73096 or e-mail application materials to jobs@swosu.edu. For more information visit www.swosu.edu. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO employer and encourages applications from minorities and women. Jon Sparks, MLS, Ed.S., Ph.D. Director of Libraries Southwestern Oklahoma State University 100 Campus Drive Weatherford, OK 73096 E-Mail: jon.sparks@swosu.edu Telephone: 580-774-7081