UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

COLLEGE:  Medicine

DEPARTMENT:  Arizona Health Sciences Library

POSITION:
Head of Technical Services
Continuing-eligible
Initial Rank:  Associate Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:  Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school;  5 years
professional experience in increasingly responsible positions in an automated
technical services environment; commitment to working collegially.

Preferred:  3 years cataloging and 3 years administrative and supervisory
experience, record of involvement in professional associations and/or
evidence of publications/presentations, senior or distinguished membership
in the Academy of Health Information Professionals

Knowledge/skills:  Expertise in AACR2, MARC formats, and OCLC; working
knowledge of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and NLM classification
scheme;  thorough knowledge of publishers and vendors, sound
fiscal/accounting practices, serials management, and trends in technical
services;  demonstrated ability to lead in a rapidly changing environment;
excellent analytical and creative problem- solving, interpersonal, and
oral and written communications skills;  familiarity with university,
academic health sciences center, or research library environments

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience, minimum of $35,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications received before July 8, 1994, will be given first
consideration.
Position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send application letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of 3 professional
references to Rachael K. Anderson, Director, Arizona Health Sciences Library,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ  85724.  An application form, supplied
by the
library, must also be submitted.

AVAILABILITY:
October 1, 1994

GENERAL INFORMATION:

We are seeking a librarian to assume a leadership role for our recently
reconfigured Technical Services department.  Wide range of admnistrative
and management responsibilities for a staff of 8 FTE, whose
responsibilities include acquisitions/fund accounting, serials managment,
cataloging, database enhancement and maintenance, union listing.
Opportunity to play significant role in development of state health
information network.

The library is part of a growing institution and supports the colleges of
Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, School of Health-Related Professions, and
hospital. As the only academic health sciences library in the state, it is
a statewide resource and a key player in AZHIN, the Arizona Health
Information Network.  The library has a collection of almost 200,000
volumes, 3,000 current journal subscriptions, a large media and software
collection, and a staff of 50 FTE (16 professionals).  A new library
building was completed in 1992.  A new library system will be installed in
late 1994.

Tucson combines the climate, scenery, and flavor of the Southwest with the
urban atmosphere of a big city and provides a wealth of recreational and
cultural opportunities.

The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA
employer.  Women and minorities are urged to apply.