Date:         Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:52:28 -0500
From:         Deborah Bezanson <bezanson@GWU.EDU>
Subject:      Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Position -- George
              Washington University

With apologies for cross-posting.  George Washington University, Gelman
Library announces the availability of the following position:

POSITION:       SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
(Search Revised and Extended)

APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II (Salary
Minimum:  $40,000)/Librarian III (Salary Minimum: $45,000).  Rank and
Salary based on qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Gelman Library is seeking a creative and
enthusiastic individual to lead the Library in all aspects of serials
acquisitions, including identification of vendors, licensing, acquisition,
and fiscal control of serials.  In addition to work with serials, this
individual will oversee the processing of U.S. government documents,
including receiving documents, ensuring GPO requirements are met,
coordinating the transition to an electronic environment for U.S.
documents, and reviewing govdocs-l.  This position reports to the Head,
Acquisitions, and supervises 4 paraprofessional staff members.  The
Librarian in this position provides assistance in general department
leadership, staff development and training, and may serve as acting head
of the Department in the absence of the Department Head.  All professional
staff serve on Library and consortial committees as designated. This
position coordinates the work of the Serials Unit with several related
groups in the Library including Serials Cataloging, Collection Management
Services, Electronic Resources, and Collection Development.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  ALA accredited master's degree in library
science; minimum of 2 years post-MLS experience; serials acquisitions
experience; ability to foster teamwork among all levels of staff; current
participation/involvement in professional organizations aimed at
maintaining knowledge of developments in serials management, and the
ability to apply this knowledge in the planning, evaluation, and
implementation of new services; experience with an integrated online
library system and a major bibliographic utility; supervisory and
leadership skills, including strong and effective training and problem
solving skills; attention to detail; ability to work in a collaborative
environment; excellent oral and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  Academic or large research library experience;
experience with electronic resources including experience with negotiating
contracts and licenses for electronic journals with vendors and
aggregators; knowledge of copyright and its impact on electronic journals
and resources; experience with Endeavor's Voyager and OCLC; knowledge and
use of MS Excel and Access; knowledge of, or experience in, government
documents processing; reading knowledge of foreign language(s).

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin April 15, 2002
and continue until the position is filled.  Please send current resum� and
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:

Emma Mosby
Manager, GLS Administrative Services
The Gelman Library, Room 201
The George Washington University
2130 H Street, NW
Washington, DC  20052

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.

For additional information about Gelman Library, please see our Web site
at http://www.gwu.edu/gelman.

Deborah Bezanson
Coordinator, Electronic Resources
Gelman Library--George Washington University
2130 H Street, NW
Washington DC 20052
bezanson@gwu.edu
(202)994-1357(v)  (202)463-6205(f)