Position Advertisement
                            for
                Head of Serials Department
         University of New Mexico General Library

Serials Department, Head.  The University of New Mexico
General Library is seeking experienced, innovative
applicants for the position of head of the Serials
Department.  Duties include the following: manages,
organizes, and coordinates the receiving, paying, and
bindery/preservation operations for all library materials.
Provides leadership for the continuing development of
serials automation.  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  REQUIRED:
Master's Degree from an ALA accredited Library Science
program at time of application.  At least six years of
progressively significant and relevant experience in an
academic/research library, including supervisory and
management responsibility in a team environment.
Experience with all phases of serials control and contract
negotiation for materials and bindery contracts, with
Innovative Interfaces or other integrated library systems,
and with a bibliographic utility.  Demonstrated ability to
provide strong leadership in a climate of rapid change.
DESIRED:  2nd Master's degree. Direct experience with
preservation, conservation, disaster preparedness; all
phases of interaction with vendors and the serials trade;
library fiscal accounting methods; collection development
and subject selecting.  Service orientation and active
participation in related professional organizations.
Evidence of a commitment to scholarship and publication.
     As a tenure-track
full time, open rank), the incumbent will comply with the
policies of the UNM Faculty Handbook, including research,
publication, and service to the profession and community.
SALARY:  $40,000 - $50,000 based on qualifications.
Reports to Dean of Library Services.

APPLICATION:  Submit a resume (including addresses and
telephone numbers for at least three references) and a
letter describing the strengths you would bring to this
position to Rita Critchfield, Personnel Office, General
Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
87131-1466.  A full position description will be provided
on request.  Deadline:  complete applications must be
received by March 21, 1994, by 5 p.m., MST.  The University
of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer.