Date: Wed, 01 Mar 1995 14:42:45 -0500
From: CHAPMANM@TURING.LAW.NYU.EDU
Subject: Position Available

SERIALS LIBRARIAN, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
OF LAW LIBRARY

New York University Law School Library has an opening for
an enthusiastic and well motivated Serials Librarian who
can contribute to the growth of the global law school and to
the management of a library collection noted for its depth
and coverage of multiple jurisdictions and languages.  The
ideal candidate is one who enjoys a flexible work
environment and appreciates the centrality of user needs to
the technical services mission.  S/he must be able to move
comfortably between technical services and public services
functions as the library staff evolves to meet changes in
technology and budgetary constraints, and as the focus of
library collections changes from print to electronic formats
and from ownership to access.

Major Duties:  Manage serials control activities and ensure
quality control of the serials database on the INNOPAC
library system.  Be responsible for some serials cataloging.
Oversee serials marking and binding and repairs for both
serials and monographs.  Supervise the work of 4 FT staff
and student assistants in a busy and service-oriented
department, and maintain written operational procedures.
Coordinate small exchange program of foreign and some
domestic law reviews. Work closely with the Associate
Librarian for Technical Services and Technical Services
Manager on acquisitions matters.  Coordinate serials
activities with other departments and faculty members.  In
consultation with other library personnel, plan and
implement a project to add standardized summary holdings
information to serial records.  Participate in collection
development and librarywide activities, carry out special
projects, serve as liaison to faculty members, and staff the
reference desk.  Participate in professional organizations
and keep abreast of trends in serials management and
changes in information technology.

Requirements:  M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library
school; 2 years' experience in technical services in an
automated library environment preferably including serials
experience; online cataloging experience; knowledge of
online serials control, RLIN or OCLC, MARC formats, and
microcomputers; knowledge of French or German; excellent
supervisory and organizational skills; demonstrated ability
to work both independently and as a team member; ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and
groups, both orally and in writing.
Desirable:  Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces system;
knowledge of Chinese or Japanese; familiarity with
electronic publishing, rights acquisition, and intellectual
property rights; interest in pursuing legal studies (part-time
law study is not available at NYU but several law schools
with evening programs are nearby).

This opening can lead to a tenure-track position.  Salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience ($30,000
minimum).  Excellent fringe benefits.  For the candidate
interested in legal studies, part-time law study is not
available at NYU, but several law schools with evening
programs are nearby.

Available:  June 1, 1995.

Application procedures:  Application with a resume and
names, addresses, and phone numbers for 3 references
should be sent by April 1, 1994 to:  M. Kathleen Price,
Professor of Law & Law Librarian, New York University
School of Law Library, 40 Washington Square South, New
York, New York 10012-1099.  Fax:  (212) 995-4559.    The
search will continue until a suitable appointment is made.

NYU encourages applications from women and members
of minority groups.