Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health,
National Library of Medicine

Acquisitions Librarian

This is a full-time, permanent position located in the Acquisitions Unit,
Serial Records Section, Technical Services Division, National Library of
Medicine. The Serial Records Section is responsible for acquiring over
20,000 biomedical serial subscriptions in print, electronic and mixed media
formats.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of this position include a variety of acquisitions activities for
serials in all formats. The position requires knowledge of print and
electronic serials; and the ability to assess, develop and implement
technology to promote the successful management of serials. Candidates
should possess excellent organizational and analytical skills, work well in
teams both as a member and a leader, and be able to work flexibly in a
rapidly changing environment and to contribute to change.

Specific duties include:
*Creates and maintains records to support the accurate and timely
acquisition of serials.
*Maintains working relationships with serial subscription vendors and
publishers worldwide through written, telephone and e-mail communications.
*Resolves and documents solutions to complex order and invoice problems.
*Assists with digital resource management.
*Acts as a resource person for Library Technicians.
To view full vacancy announcement and instructions for applying go to:
www.usajobs.opm.gov <www.usajobs.opm.gov>
Click on "Search Jobs" and do a keyword search for HHS/NIH-2005-0274

Terry Wittig
Head, Acquisitions Unit
Serial Records Section
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
BLDG 38, RM B1W10
Bethesda, MD  20894
301-435-7073 phone
301-402-0422 fax
wittigt@mail.nlm.nih.gov