Job posting (University of Delaware) Marcia Tuttle 07 Jul 1998 15:38 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:22:00 EDT From: Alfina.Seelig@MVS.UDEL.EDU Subject: job posting POSTING: Coordinator of Serials, Acquisitions Department ENVIRONMENT: The University of Delaware's attractive main campus is located in a suburban community of 30,000 and is within easy reach of the cultural resources of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington. The University of Delaware Library is comprised of the Morris Library and four branch libraries. The collections include over 2.2 million volumes and a strong collection of electronic resources networked to the University and remotely accessible to authorized off-campus users. The University of Delaware is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, PALINET, the Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance (CIRLA), and the Coalition for Networked Information. More information about the University of Delaware may be found on its World Wide Web home page at: http://www.udel.edu/ or on the Library home page at http://www.lib.udel.edu JOB DESCRIPTION: Reports to the Head, Acquisitions Department, responsible for the management and supervision of the Serials Unit, including hiring, training, evaluation, etc. of seven support staff and student assistants. Monitors serials expenditures and prepares management reports. Unit responsibilities include serial acquisitions, serials control, and serials public service. The NOTIS integrated library system is used for serials check-ins. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited master's degree and supervisory experience. Previous relevant experience with serials including automated serials control and experience with an integrated library system. Thorough knowledge of the principles of serial management and of current and national issues in the acquisitions and processing of serials. Strong skills in interpersonal relations, written and oral communication, and organization. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with personnel with diverse requirements for information and support. Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheet applications. Familiarity with the World Wide Web and html. SALARY: Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Expect to hire at the Assistant Librarian level. Minimum $30,000. BENEFITS: Vacation of 22 working days. Liberal sick leave. Generous flexible benefits program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267. To ensure consideration applications should be received by July 13, 1998. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women.