ASSISTANT SERIALS LIBRARIAN:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an energetic, flexible
librarian to assist the Head of Serials Management and Acquisitions
with receipt, processing and management activities for serials in all
formats. Duties will include oversight of order/pay/receipt
processing and renewal for serials, claiming activities, resolving
complex problems encountered by staff, staff training, report
preparation, vendor interaction/assessment and special projects. The
position is highly collaborative and interacts with other departments
to ensure public access and record maintenance; works with Electronic
Resources Librarian to resolve access-related issues for electronic
journals. FAU provides substantial online information resources and
participates in consortial purchases with other State of Florida universities.

Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or equivalent
Serials acquisitions experience in an academic technical services department
Hands-on work experience with automated Library Management System
Experience working with a major serials subscription vendor
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
Working knowledge of database management and spreadsheet software
Attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility in adapting to change
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment,
take initiative, and follow through effectively and efficiently with
all issues and tasks

Preferred Qualifications:
Budget/fiscal planning experience
Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships
Familiarity with aggregators, database producers, vendors and sources
of electronic journals
Experience in training staff for library automated functions

Salary:$40,000.
Position is a non-tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant
University Librarian on a 12-month contract renewal basis.

Application Deadline: September 21, 2007. Anticipated Starting Date:
November 5, 2007.
Application must include cover letter, resume and contact information
for three professional references and immediate
supervisor.  Supplemental statement is required that demonstrates
applicant's  degree of competence in each of the specific areas of
knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
1. Knowledge of automated library systems
2. Knowledge of serials acquisitions and receipt processing for print
and electronic material.
3.Ability to communicate and interact with others

Applications lacking required documentation will not be considered.
A background check will be required for the candidate selected for
this position.
All applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial
& Professional Position Application form available on-line at
https://jobs.fau.edu/  reference position #992026.
FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.

Send application to:
Janice E. Donahue
Chair, Search Committee Serials
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
777 Glades Road - LY 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431