Job Posting (University of Notre Dame) Marcia Tuttle 13 Aug 1999 20:02 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:44:41 -0500 From: Pamela Nicholas <Pamela.J.Nicholas.1@nd.edu> Subject: Job Posting UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LIBRARIES Position Title: Head, Serials Department Reporting Responsibility: Associate Director for Information Systems and Access Responsibilities: We seek a knowledgeable, creative and dynamic individual who can manage the University Libraries Serials Department, which includes the Serials Acquisitions Unit and the Serials Cataloging Unit, and who will focus on issues and operations for acquiring, cataloging, and integrating managed access to serials in all formats. With the active participation of the Serials unit heads and broad and recurring consultation with other Library units, Head of the Serials Department sets direction for the Serials Department, participates in setting priorities for the continued development of serials applications in the library automated system, develops strategies and plans for achieving the Department's goals, and identifies opportunities and resolves issues relating to serials work flows and activities across library departments and branch libraries. Additionally, this person will play a leadership role in providing access to electronic serials in various working groups. The Head of the Serials Department represents the Serials Department as a member of the Library Administrators and Managers Group (LAM), works collaboratively with other library departments and individuals and on related committees and teams, and reflects an awareness of the impact of both library decisions on serials and of serials-related decisions on other library units and negotiating workable solutions. Members of the Library Faculty engage in professional development, scholarship, and professional service in the University Libraries, the University of Notre Dame, and the larger professional world. Qualifications: Graduate degree from an A.L.A.-accredited school, and at least three years of library experience of a professional nature, including management and serials experience. Broad knowledge of librarianship and the ability to understand the work demands and goals of both technical and public services. An understanding of the methods scholars use to access serial literature in the course of their scholarly research, teaching and learning, and the desire to identify and translate trends in librarianship and serial management into enhanced bibliographic and physical access. Flexibility, proven ability to solve problems constructively and to work effectively with staff and colleagues, good oral and written communication skills, and a strong record of professional activities. The Environment: The University of Notre Dame is a national Catholic teaching and research university enriched with a diversified faculty, located in northern Indiana ninety miles from Chicago. On a highly residential campus, about 8,500 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies. The University Libraries hold over 2.6 million volumes housed in the central Hesburgh Library and seven branch libraries serving the science, engineering, business and architecture programs, with subscriptions to nearly 24,000 current serials. There are 160 staff and 45 librarians. In addition to the Michiana Area Libraries Consortium (MALC), the Libraries are a member of the Indiana state consortia (INCOLSA) and the Northeast Research Libraries (NERL). For additional information, consult our web page. Salary: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum: $40,000 Benefits: Librarians are non-tenure track members of the faculty and earn 20 days vacation annually. The University offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for dependents, TIAA/CREF. To apply: Send a letter and resume, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Sherry Veith, Human Resources Representative, 221 Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Review of applications will begin 23 September 1999 and will continue until the position until filled. The University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Pamela J. Nicholas University of Notre Dame Serials Acquisitions 122 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 P: 219/631.7577 F: 219/631.8273