Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 15:41:10 -0600
From: Andrew Mcgarrel <mcgarrel@GRIFFON.MWSC.EDU>
Subject: Job announcement: Missouri Western State College (fwd)
(Cross-posted to several lists; please excuse the duplication)
Acquisitions/Serials Management Librarian
Missouri Western State College
St. Joseph, Missouri
Responsibilities: Responsible for all acquisitions functions including
ordering, receipt, processing of library materials in all formats.
Verifies orders, utilizes electronic ordering and fund accounting.
Directs development and ongoing maintenance of serials records in
INLEX/DRA and OCLC. Performs original and copy cataloging of serials,
authority control, and directs serials check-in, claims, and binding.
Maintains departmental statistical reports; supervises one full-time staff
position and .5 FTE students. Occasional weekend reference duties.
Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; demonstrated
knowledge of Library of Congress classification/subject headings, AACR2,
MARC formats, and a major bibliographic utility; strong oral/written
communication skills; familiar with bibliographic tools and applications
of integrated bibliographic systems; minimum one year post-MLS
experience in an academic library.
Salary minimum $2,188/month.
The historic community of St. Joseph, Missouri, has a population of
approximately 76,000 people, and a favorable location 50 miles from
Kansas City. Good recreational, cultural, and community opportunities
are available. Cost of living is below national average, especially
housing costs.
To apply, please send letter of application (include e-mail address if
applicable), resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
work-related references to:
Employee Relations Department
Missouri Western State College
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Faxed or e-mailed applications are also welcome. Fax application to:
816-271-5906 or e-mail to: employee@griffon.mwsc.edu.
Missouri Western State College is an Equal Employment and Educational
Opportunity Institution.