Serials Resources Librarian
The Library-Archives Division of the Wisconsin Historical Society seeks
a talented and energetic person to assume responsibility for its serials
acquisition and collection development work. The Society’s library forms
part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison library system and holds
significant collections documenting American political, labor, and religious
history; African-American and American Indian history; as well as collections
on social activism, the history of radicalism, and genealogy. The
library’s newspaper and periodicals collecting efforts reflect all these areas
and also include a comprehensive collection of
Qualifications:
A well qualified
candidate will have an MLS degree from an accredited graduate library science program
in addition to professional work experience with collection development issues
and practices in research libraries; experience with approval plans, serials
management tools, vendor relations, and licensing issues; knowledge of library
collection assessment tools; excellent oral and written communication
skills; knowledge
of evolving research trends in scholarly communications; the ability to
effectively oversee the work of students and limited term employees; and
knowledge of electronic serials resources.
Special
Notes:
1. A criminal background
check will be conducted prior to offer of employment to determine if the
circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
2. The Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are
eligible to work in the
3. Verification of
academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
To apply for this position and for
more information, go to:
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/about/employment/Librarian.asp.
Applicants must submit an application for State of
Completed application materials
must be received by 4 pm on Monday, May 24, 2010.
Materials
will be evaluated and the most qualified candidates will be invited to
participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions may be
directed to Brian Schroeder by email at brianl.schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org
or by telephone at 608-264-6409.
Jackie Lathrop
Acquisitions Section
608-264-6530
jacqueline.lathrop@wisconsinhistory.org
Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Stories Since 1846