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Date: Fri, 15 Jul 1994 10:12:56 -0500
From: BILL KIRWAN <KIRWAN%WCUVAX1.bitnet@uvmvm.uvm.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement -- Western Carolina University

Librarian. Head, Serials Unit. Directs and manages the acquisition, fiscal
control, receipt, bibliographic maintenance and binding of serials in a
unit utilizing INNOPAC, Faxon's DataLinx, OCLC and the library's OPAC
(Innovative). Responsible for planning, setting goals and priorities,
formulating policies, designing and monitoring work flow, allocating staff
and collaborating with the Reference unit in the continuing development of
effective access to serials.

Supervises a staff of 3.5 FTE plus student assistants. Reports to the
University Librarian. The person in this position will also serve as
library liaison to an instructional department.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be familiar with current
trends in serials management and control, including computer applications
and national standards for bibliographic control; have demonstrated
experience in interacting with vendors and the serials trade and the
managing of technical operations; have experience with OCLC or RLIN; be
able to provide strong leadership in a climate of change; and possess
effective communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The
position requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA-
accredited library school and six years of experience in an academic
library with at least two years in serials.

This is a twelve month, faculty rank, tenure track position. Choice of
TIAA/CREF or State Retirement System. Salary range is $35,000-$40,000.
Position available January 1, 1995. Applications received by August 15,
1994 will be given first consideration.  Applications will be considered
until the position is filled. Prefer applications through US mail.

Please send letter of application, resume and names and telephone
numbers of three references to:

Sharon Kimble
Hunter Library
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC  28723

Hunter Library has an operating budget of $2.4 million and a staff of 43,
including 14 professional librarians. It serves a student body of
approximately 6,000 enrolled in programs through the masters level.
Western Carolina University, with two other state universities, has formed
the Western North Carolina Library Network, which is currently replacing
its LS/2000 OPAC and circulation system with an Innovative Interface
system.

Western Carolina University, located 55 miles west of Asheville, North
Carolina, between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains,
is one of the sixteen senior institutions of the University of North
Carolina and an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.