Missouri Western State College Library, St. Joseph, Missouri seeks
creative and energetic applicants for the position of:
ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN.  Entry level position reporting
to the Coordinator of Automation/Technical Services. Responsible for
managing Acquisitions and Serials activities. Acquisitions duties include:
materials ordering, receipt, pre-cataloging processing, vendor
communication, fund tracking, payment. Serials duties include: renewals,
record maintenance including copy cataloging and union list maintenance,
directing check-in, claiming and binding, Serials web pages maintenance.
Responsible for developing and implementing Innovative Interfaces (III)
Acquisitions/Serials modules with MOBIUS (consortium of MO academic
libraries). Recommend goals, objectives, policies and develop statistical
reports related to all Acquisitions/Serials functions. Supervise one
full-time staff and student workers. Performs Reference duties on weekend
rotation.

Required: M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution; familiar with
bibliographic tools, integrated systems; LC subject headings, AACR II/MARC
formats. Experience with acquisitions and serials management; strong
organization and communication skills; 1 year academic library experience.
Preferred: Experience with web design and Innovative Interfaces (III).
$2,420/month minimum salary depending upon qualifications/experience.

Missouri Western State College is a public, state-supported institution
providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and sciences and career
oriented associate and baccalaureate degree programs.  Certificate
programs, professional programs, programs for transfer students,
continuing education opportunities, and self-enrichment courses are also
offered.  The college has an enrollment of 5,100 students with a full-time
teaching faculty of 187.  Learn more about the college and the Library at
http://www.mwsc.edu .

The historic city of St. Joseph, Missouri has a population of
approximately 77,000 and a favorable location 50 miles north of Kansas
City.  Recreational, cultural and community opportunities are available.
Cost-of-living is below national average, especially housing costs.

Qualified applicants must submit letter of application (include e-mail
address if applicable), resume, and names/addresses/telephone numbers of
at least three work references to: Human Resources A-117, Missouri Western
State College, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507.

DEADLINE: November 5, 2001 or until position filled. AA/EOE

Terry Weaver
Technical Services Coordinator, Library
Missouri Western State College
4525 Downs Dr.
St. Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 271-4570
weaver@griffon.mwsc.edu
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