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Subject: Job posting - Gettysburg, PA
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:35:01 -0500
From: Pam Matthews <pmatthew@gettysburg.edu>

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Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located
ninety minutes from the Baltimore/Washington area.  Established in 1832,
the College has a rich tradition, and is located on a 220-acre campus
with
an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students.

Head of Technical Services

Gettysburg College seeks a thoughtful, flexible and analytical librarian
with a strong and varied technical services background to lead
acquisitions, cataloging, serials and interlibrary loan.  The Technical
Services department (comprised of 2 librarians and 8 FTE support staff)
is
dedicated to providing high quality, responsive and cost effective
services
to library users.  We seek a librarian who is interested in a varied
work
environment, looks for leadership opportunities and is attracted to the
possibilities offered by a small and innovative liberal arts
environment.

The Head of Technical Services reports to the Director of Library
Services
and works with other department heads to plan projects, develop budgets,
design services and analyze workflow.  The Head of Technical Services
supervises staff, evaluates their work, sets goals and determines
priorities. S/he will serve as liaison to two or more academic
departments.  This important leadership position requires flexibility,
dedication to continuing experimentation with new approaches to
technical
services and a commitment to fostering cooperation among library units.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an
ALA-accredited institution and at least four years of professional
experience in academic library technical services. Expertise in at least
one of the following: cataloging, serials control or acquisitions.
Experience with both cataloging and acquisitions and appreciation for
the
interrelationships between the two. Supervisory experience with
demonstrated ability to lead a group. Ability to work
collaboratively.  Experience in design and maintenance of technical
services policies, procedures and workflow.  Knowledge of bibliographic
utilities (preferably Innovative Interfaces).  Working knowledge of
materials processing, bindery and preservation. Budgeting, planning, and
project management skills. Must have a mature, flexible working style,
abiding interest in people, strong decision-making abilities and
enthusiasm.

Salary is competitive and complemented by an excellent benefits package.
This is a 12-month administrative position with 22 days of vacation and
holidays. Gettysburg College encourages diversity through its
affirmative
action and equal employment opportunity programs.  Address all requests
for
information, letters of application and resumes, including three
professional references to: Jennifer Lucas, Human Resources Specialist,
Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; e-mail
address: jlucas@gettysburg.edu.

Applications received by March 9, 2001 will receive the fullest
consideration.