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Position Available: Head of Serials, U. of Denver Marcia Tuttle 03 Dec 1999 00:15 UTC

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Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 16:05:23 -0700
From: Dennis Goodyear <dgoodyea@pasiphae.penlib.du.edu>
Subject: Position Available: Head of Serials, U. of Denver

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From:          "Lois Jones" <COUNCILROCK/LJONES>
Organization:  Penrose Library, Univ of Denver
To:            dgoodyea
Date:          Thu, 2 Dec 1999 15:24:41 -700
Subject:       Position Available: Head of Serials, U. of Denver

The University of Denver, Penrose Library, has an opening for the
Head of their Serials Unit.

DUTIES: Plan, coordinate, and direct cataloging and processing activities in
the serials unit. Hire, train and supervise 4.5 FTE.  Catalog new and
retrospective serials in electronic, print, and microform formats using OCLC
and Innopac.  Maintain serial records on library's Innopac system.  As
facilitator of the Serials Team, serve on Policy Council, and participate in
developing cataloging policy and procedures as a member of the Catalog
Management Group.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:       MLS; strong knowledge of serials operations and new technologies
that affect serials cataloging and access; experience with an integrated
library system and OCLC; strong communication and interpersonal skills;
ability to work in a team environment; flexibility in response to changing
circumstances; knowledge of AACR2, USMARC, LCSH, LC classification, and
CONSER guidelines.

Preferred:      Two years professional cataloging experience; one year
professional supervisory and training experience in an academic library;
working knowledge of one or more foreign languages; experience with
Innopac's serials module.

SALARY: Low to mid-$30s

BENEFITS: TIAA-CREF Pension Plan; medical, and dental plans
available; tuition benefits; 22 days vacation per year.

STATUS: Faculty status, non-tenure track appointment.  Participation in
professional and scholarly activities including library, university and
professional committees, research and publication is expected.

DEADLINE: Applications postmarked by January 28, 2000, will receive
greatest consideration.  The position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of application addressing your
ability to meet the above qualifications, and a current resume
including the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
of 3 current references to:

Toni Miller
Office of the Dean
Penrose Library
University of Denver
2150 E. Evans Ave.
Denver, CO  80208-2007

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of
its Faculty and Staff and encourages applications particularly from
Women, Minorities, People with Disabilities, and Veterans.

______________________
Dennis Goodyear
University of Denver
Penrose Library
303-871-2446
e-mail: dgoodyea@du.edu