Date: Tue, 28 Mar 1995 11:40:17 -0500 (EST)
From: Christina Bellinger <cb1@hopper.unh.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement - Serials Librarian/Assistant Professor

                SERIALS LIBRARIAN/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
                         Technical Services Dept.
                       University of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire Library seeks a full-time Serials
Librarian/Assistant Professor to direct and manage the acquisition of
serial titles, their fiscal control and attendant record maintenance, and
the end processing and binding operations for all library materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  Establishing goals and priorities for the unit,
formulating policies, designing and monitoring workflow, allocating
staff, and collaborating with systems and public service units in the
continuing development of effective access to serials.  The Serials
Librarian is responsible for quality control of the automated serials
holdings database, for union listing using OCLC, and for local
periodicals lists, and provides leadership for the continuing
development of serials automation.  The serials unit is one of three
within Technical Services.  It currently receives about 8500
subscriptions, and administers a $1.7 million budget for subscriptions
in paper, microform and electronic format.  Ordering and receiving are
carried out on the Library's integrated system (INNOPAC).  The Serials
Librarian will oversee the binding and physical processing operations,
play a key role in coordinating preservation efforts within Technical
Services, and be involved in the planning and implementation of a
preservation program for the University Library (to include preservation
education and training for staff, and disaster preparedness planning).
The person in this position will also oversee the department's document
delivery operations, and will be responsible for locating and acquiring
materials from outside sources.  All professional librarians have the
opportunity to serve as liaison to one or more instructional departments,
and may provide specialized bibliographic instruction and reference services.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; 3 years
of experience in an academic/research library, with at least 1 year in
serials management, preferably in an automated environment; second
master's degree in a subject field, appropriate for collection
development responsibilities.   QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  Demonstrated
familiarity with the serials trade, with current trends in serials
management and control, and with national standards for bibliographic
control and serials holdings.  Successful supervisory and management
responsibility; strong and effective teaching, communications, and
problem-solving skills; service orientation; and the ability and
commitment to interact productively with technical and public service
staff and instructional faculty.  Additional desired qualifications
include:  Professional experience in vendor negotiation and in the
management of technical processes.   Direct experience with commercial
binding contracts and automated binding functions; with OCLC,
Carl/Uncover and other document supply centers.  Familiarity with
preservation, conservation, and/or disaster preparedness.  This is a
12-month tenure-track position with appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor.  The successful candidate will be expected to meet Library and
University requirements for reappointment, promotion and tenure.  SALARY:
$35,000 minimum.  Review of applications begins April 15, 1995 and will
continue until the position is filled.  Please submit letter of
application with resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three references to:  Diane R. Tebbetts, Associate University
Librarian, University of New Hampshire, 18 Library Way, Durham, NH
03824.  UNH is an AA/EEO Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.