Serials Coordinator Position Open at GWU (DC) Andrea W. Stewart 15 Dec 1993 01:32 UTC
This is a new search for a Serials/Documents Coordinator Librarian. Please send inquiries to me at the address below. Have happy holidays. ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The George Washington University announces a search for a Serials/Documents Coordinator. POSITION: Serials/Documents Coordinator APPOINTMENT SALARY MINIMUM: $29,000 (includes administrative stipend) RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates processing and use of serials and documents throughout the Library; acts as documents expert for public services staff; provides service liaison with Collections Management Department and Subject Specialists; supervises Head, Serials/Government Documents Unit; monitors quality control of the automated serials database managed by NOTIS software within a consortium environment; participates in consortium planning and implementation of NOTIS enhancements. Serves as the Gelman Library Coordinator for the GPO select depository program including materials processing, acquisition of new selections, and public services liaison. As all librarians in the Gelman Library, the Serials/Documents Coordinator serves as a subject specialist for selected academic discipline(s) and participates on library committees. Reports to a senior subject specialist who confirms allocation of work hours to broad categories of activity and who evaluates overall performance with input from department head and relevant coordinators. Serves on the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) Acquisitions/Serials Advisory Committee. Provides assistance to the Head of Acquisitions in general department leadership, staff development, and training. The Serials/Documents Coordinator serves as Acting Head of the Department in the absence of the Department Head. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ALA accredited master's degree in library science; a minimum of 2 years post-MLS library experience including a minimum of 2 years serials acquisitions and/or government documents experience; excellent oral and written communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE: Post-MLS serials acquisitions experience; familiarity with MARC and experience with OCLC; experience with serials/acquisitions automated systems; serials bibliographic control experience; public service, collection development, or liaison (with faculty) experience; experience in working with serials vendors; supervisory experience. REVIEW OF APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin on March 15, 1994 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your resume and names of three references to: Andrea W. Stewart, Executive Associate The Melvin Gelman Library The George Washington University 2130 H St NW Washington, DC 20052 The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer