Serials Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries

The Serials Librarian is responsible to the Head, Serials Department for coordinating the acquisitions of serials in all formats with an emphasis on print materials (excluding government documents). To achieve this goal, the Serials Librarian manages and coordinates ordering, renewal and provision of access to electronic and print journals. The position is highly collaborative and interacts with other departments to ensure public access and record maintenance (e.g., Cataloging, Reference, Systems, etc.).  The Serials Department is composed of 2 librarians and 12 support staff and is organized into three units:  1) Electronic Resources, 2) Public Services/Binding, and 3) Technical Processing.  The Serials Librarian manages and supervises 6 support staff in the Technical Processing Unit as well as provides leadership and guidance to staff in the other units as needed in the absence of the Department Head.

The University of Georgia Libraries uses GIL, a statewide interconnected implementation of the Endeavor Voyager system; GALILEO, a statewide online information system; and SFX. The Libraries spends approximately $7,000,000 annually for serials which constitutes approximately 74% of the Libraries Materials budget (58% for electronic materials, 40% for print materials, and 2% for microforms).  The Libraries provides access to 500 research databases and 30,000 full-text journals and newspapers.

Full description of duties & qualifications: www.libs.uga.edu/humres/jobs/faculty.html.   Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance; mandatory participation in state or optional retirement system, 21 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $32,000. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all qualifications, detailed resume, and the names, addresses, email and phone numbers of three references by April 24, 2006, to Florence E. King, AUL for Human Resources, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 (AA/EOE)