From: Pamela Harpel-Burke (Pamela.K.Harpel-Burke@HOFSTRA.EDU)
To: SERIALST
Re: Position Announcement: Hofstra University Serials/Electronic
Resources Librarian (tenure track)
Date: 5/8/08 10:51 AM

*Hofstra** University*

AA/EOE Institution

http://www.hofstra.edu/library

*Title: Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian* (tenure-track)

Hofstra University seeks a self-motivated Serials/Electronic Resources
Librarian to join the library faculty and work in a collegial
environment that emphasizes service. The Serials/Electronic Resources
Librarian will report to the Assistant Dean/Chair for Technical Services.

*Responsibilities:*

    * Manage and provide access to serials publications and electronic
      resources, including the acquisition, maintenance, renewal, and
      cancellation of serials subscriptions in print and electronic format
    * Oversee day-to-day operations of the Serials Department of 3 staff
      members
    * Serve as primary liaison with subscription vendor and publishers
    * Maintain the library’s electronic resources management systems,
      Serials Solutions and Ebsco Electronic Journal Service
    * Monitor serials budget and authorize expenditures for serials

*Position Requirements:*

    * ALA-accredited MLS degree required
    * Experience in an academic library serials department preferred
    * Experience with serial software modules in an integrated library
      system, preferably Innovative Interfaces
    * Experience working with vendors and publishers
    * Additional graduate degree is preferred and required for an
      initial appointment at the Assistant Professor rank

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to
fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student
body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse
community.

This position will be filled at either the Instructor or Assistant
Professor rank, depending upon qualifications. An additional graduate
degree, scholarship and university service are required for tenure
consideration.

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*Compensation: * Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 29, 2008; review will
continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume by email (MS
Word or pdf attachment) to:

Pamela.K.Harpel-Burke@Hofstra.edu <mailto:Pamela.K.Harpel-Burke@Hofstra.edu>

Professor Pamela Harpel-Burke

Chair, Ad Hoc Screening Committee

Hofstra University

Joan & Donald E. Axinn Library

Hempstead, N.Y. 11549

No telephone calls please