Search Extended:  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Libraries seeks an
Acquisitions Librarian to serve on a self-directed Technical Services
Management Team.  Oversees acquisitions of all library materials and
monitors financial accounting and reporting.  Maintains working knowledge
of publishing trends and practices and builds strong relationships with
vendors and publishers, especially in the technical/scientific fields.
Explores state-of-the-art technologies for streamlining technical services
from the point of review through the ordering, receiving, claiming,
cataloging, and processing of materials, in all formats.  Participates in
shared decision-making and the plans for a new system implementation
involving migration from an in-house system, reorganizing workflow and
providing staff training.  Works in a dynamic library environment where
cross-training and shared roles, based on unique skills and backgrounds,
are maximized. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Libraries seek someone
with energy, vision, commitment and creativity.  Qualifications: Required -
Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited
program and two years of experience in acquisitions;  Desired - Academic
library experience; expertise in bibliographic utilities, especially OCLC,
and ways of interfacing local library systems with them; knowledge of
contemporary issues in cataloging, authority control, and serials
management; experience in budget management and supervision of support
staff; experience implementing Innovative Interfaces, Inc. modules for
acquisitions, cataloging, serials control; experience, and a demonstrated
commitment towards, participating in a broad range of services/activities
including instruction, reference, and/or collection development. Minimum
salary of $30,000.  Application review will begin December 15, 1995.  Send
letter of application, resume and the names of three references to:
Loretta Caren Ebert, Director of Libraries, Folsom Library, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY  12180.  Rensselaer is an AA, EEO employer.
Applications of minorities and women are particularly encouraged.