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Subject: Position available
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:50:39 -0400
From: Don Kenney

Head of Serials (search extended): The University Libraries
(www.lib.vt.edu) at Virginia Tech is seeking to fill the position of
Head of Serials in the Technical Services department. The Head of
Serials will direct and manage all of the functions of the Continuations
Management Team which include the online receipt, check-in,
bibliographic maintenance and binding of serials. Responsible for
planning, setting goals and priorities, formulating policies, designing
and monitoring workflow, allocating staff, and providing leadership for
the continuing development of serials automation. The successful
candidate will be familiar with current trends in serials management and
control, including computer applications and national standards for
bibliographic controls; have demonstrated experience with OCLC and a
local library cataloging system; be able to provide strong leadership;
and possess effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving
skills. The Continuations Management Team consists of twelve staff and
has a large student wage budget. The team's responsibilities include
check-in, claiming and binding of 18,000 continuing titles, and the
receiving and cataloging of government depository items. The VTLS
library system is used for serials check-in, and the library uses the
USMARC standard for coded holdings. Reports to the Director of Technical
Services.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in Library/Information Science
from an ALA-accredited program; experience with serials management in an
automated library environment; knowledge of current trends and issues in
serials control; demonstrated experience working with a bibliographic
utility and an integrated local cataloging system, and experience with
computer applications such as spreadsheets and database management;
demonstrated successful supervisory and training experience; ability to
employ data-based decisions in problem solving; excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Academic library experience;
participation in professional activities at the national or local level;
demonstrated problem solving skills, especially workflow analysis of
technical services functions. Professional contributions beyond the
primary job, e.g., publications, leadership in university and
professional organizations, and other research and creative activity are
expected for continued appointment. Finalists invited for an interview
will do a presentation for the library community.
Salary: Twelve-month faculty appointment; rank and salary (in the $40's)
commensurate with experience and credentials.
Benefits: Option of six different retirement plans or State of Virginia
retirement plan, various choices of state health insurance coverage
through Trigon Blue-Cross/Blue Shield, choice of sick leave/disability
plans. Life insurance coverage and tax sheltered annuities available
through payroll deductions.
Virginia Tech is the land grant university for the Commonwealth of
Virginia with approximately 23,000 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate
students. The university is located in Blacksburg at the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains and is accessible to several major metropolitan
areas. Additional information about the University Libraries at Virginia
Tech can be found at www.lib.vt.edu. Virginia Tech has a strong
commitment to the principles of diversity and is an affirmative action
equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
APPLICATIONS: In your letter address both the required and preferred
qualifications of the position. Send letter, resume, and names,
addresses and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three
references to: Cathy Pillow, Personnel Services, University Libraries,
Virginia Tech, PO Box 90001, Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001. Individuals with
disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should
notify Ms. Pillow.
Review of applications will begin on July 9, 2001 and will continue
until the position is filled. For more information about Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University see its Advertiser Profile at
chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/003754.htm