Date: Thu, 16 Jun 1994 07:41:34 -0500
From: Sharon Gasser <FAC_SGASSER@JMUVAX.BITNET>
Subject: Position Announcement (James Madison University)

        Acquisitions Position at James Madison University

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ASSISTANT ACQUISITIONS/SPECIAL PROJECTS LIBRARIAN.   Located in
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, James Madison University is a state-
supported institution offering primarily undergraduate programs.
Library seeks applications for new professional position.
Reporting to the Acquisitions/Serials Librarian, Asst.
Acquisitions/Special Projects Librarian will perform a variety of
special library projects in support of the overall organization,
including analysis of collection usage and migration of serials to
Innovative Interfaces.  Assists in aspects of acquisitions and
serials operations.  Also provides regularly scheduled reference
assistance, including evenings and weekends; serves as the liaison
to selected academic departments; responsible for selection of
materials, online searches, library instruction, and the creation
of research guides for those departments.  Serves on library and
university committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA-accredited MLS; ability to work cooperatively
with faculty, students, and colleagues in a rapidly changing
environment; excellent written and oral communication skills; self-
motivated; demonstrated analytical and planning skills; some
experience with library microcomputer applications; diverse
experience or coursework in many phases of librarianship; potential
to meet tenure requirements.

BENEFITS: 12-month tenure track faculty appointment; 20 days paid
vacation; paid BC/BS health insurance; several retirement options
including TIAA/CREF and Virginia Retirement System; salary minimum
$28,000.

APPLICATIONS:  Submit letter indicating qualifications;
a current resume; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of
three references by July 11, 1994.  Send to: Sharon Gasser, Asst.
Acquisitions/Special Projects Librarian Search Committee, Carrier
Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
AA/EOE/ADA