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State University of New York at Oswego

Serials Librarian

The State University of New York at Oswego seeks a Serials Librarian to
direct the acquisitions, cataloging and processing of print, microform and
electronic serials for Penfield Library, and to supervise the
Periodicals/Media public service desk.  Penfield currently supports more
than 15,000 full-text electronic journals and approximately 1000 print
journals.  The Serials Librarian manages all aspects of the Library's
ExLibris ALEPH 500 electronic serials control system; works with public
services, acquisitions and collection development to evaluate electronic
products; provides leadership to improve access to electronic journal
titles/collections and to investigate relevant emerging technologies.
This position reports to the Head of Technical Services and includes
supervisory responsibility for three full-time and two part-time support
staff, plus student employees.  Other duties include developing and
recommending changes in policies and procedures for serials management;
maintenance of the Library's OCLC Union List of Serials records;
establishing and strengthening positive working relationships with
subscription vendors and publishers; and preparing statistical reports.
This position also includes some reference desk coverage, including
occasional night/weekend hours, and collection development responsibility
in assigned areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited program; familiarity
with electronic serials control systems, particularly the ExLibris system;
knowledge of cataloging practices including OCLC, MARC formats and AACR2;
understanding of serials trade and current trends in serials control;
strong supervisory skills; excellent written/oral communication skills;
ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team;
strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a quickly changing
environment; and working knowledge of basic office software, i.e., word
processing, spreadsheet and database creation/management packages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One or more years of serials experience in an
academic library; familiarity with Serials Solutions and/or other similar
Serials Control systems; reference experience; knowledge of SFX and/or
other Open URL technologies.  This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty
position at Assistant or Senior Assistant rank.  Minimum salary: $36,000.
depending on qualifications.  Excellent benefits.  Position available
February 2004.

The State University of New York at Oswego is a comprehensive institution
of 9,000 students, offering 60 undergraduate and advanced degree programs,
including graduate degrees in business, education and liberal arts.  The
campus is located on the beautiful southeastern shore of Lake Ontario and
is one of the 64 institutions within the State University of New York
(SUNY) system.  The library web site is www.oswego.edu/library.

Application review will begin February 1, 2004, and will continue until
the position is filled.  Send a letter of application, resume, transcripts
and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references
to:

Mary Beth Bell, Director
Penfield Library
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126

SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer