Date:         Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:57:58 -0500
From:         Kendra St. Aubin <KStaubin@BRIDGEW.EDU>
Subject:      Position Announcement: (Collection Management/Serials)

Please excuse cross-postings.
Position available at Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA

Assistant/Associate Librarian, Collection Management/Serials
(Temporary, MSCA Bargaining Unit Position)

Core Duties
1.  Evaluate and develop the library's collection of serials and electronic
databases in a team environment as the library moves forward in the
application of new technologies
2.  Initiate and maintain effective working relationships with serial and
database vendors.
3.  Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain file of license agreements and
contracts for electronic subscriptions.
4.  Coordinate binding budget, policies and procedures.
5.  Prepare the annual budget for serials and electronic resources. Monitor
the expenditure of funds, maintain records, and recommend budget
adjustments.
6.  Oversee preparation of subscription invoices for payment through
internal College systems.
7.  Prepare statistical data, budget reports and projections.
8.  Implement and manage serials applications in the Endeavor-based Library
Management System, including check-in, claim reports, budget management,
etc. and develop activities to promote the use of the LMS and other web- and
network-based tools.
9.  Work cooperatively with the Catalog and Collection Development
Librarians to set general policies and procedures for efficient workflow.
10. Evaluate serial gifts and administer a periodical exchange program.
11. Manage and maintain both the physical journal and microform collections
as well as the electronic resources.
12. Assist patrons with use of the collection.
13. Develop and maintain various lists of serials for staff and patron use.
14. Serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments.
15. Serve as a member of the professional staff and carry out other tasks in
the Library as time and schedule permit. This will include selected time at
the reference desk, work on Library committees and staff meetings.
16. Represent the Library on campus or intercampus committees.
17. Keep abreast and current with changes in the management of information
resources through participation in electronic-based discussions, review of
professional literature and attendance at professional meetings and
conferences, regionally and nationally.

Qualifications:
1.  MLS from ALA-accredited library program required.
2.  Strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, students and
colleagues in a team approach required.
3.  Good oral/written communication skills and organizational skills
required.
4.  Strong knowledge of electronic and network-based information resources,
technologies and licensing parameters required.
5.  Prior experience with serials control in library management systems,
preferably Endeavor, required.
6.  Supervisory experience preferred.

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Please visit the Web
site at <http://www.bridgew.edu/Depts/HumanRes/joblist/> for details.

To apply:

Submit letter of interest, resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and five professional references to:

The Office of Human Resources
Boyden Hall, Room 103
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325

Kendra St. Aubin
Collection Development Librarian
The Clement C. Maxwell Library, Room 303
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel: 508-531-2035
Fax: 508-531-1702
e-mail: kstaubin@bridgew.edu
web: http://www.bridgew.edu