Date: Mon, 05 Aug 1996 14:01:47 +0100
From: David Carlson <DCarlson@BRIDGEW.EDU>
Subject: Position Vacancy; Bridgewater State College

POSITION VACANCY
BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE
BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS
(Full-time 12-month position)

POSITION: Serials Librarian ( Library Associate/Assistant Librarian) Clement
C. Maxwell Library.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage current journal and newspaper subscriptions to
approximately 1,500 titles.  Responsibilities include:  communications with
primary serials vendors, records management, assisting patrons with use of
the collection, make recommendations for improvement of collection through
new subscriptions and cancellations, and use of microforms.  Manage physical
logistics of journal collection; re-location of volumes as required;
maintenance of shelving; and coordination of binding shipments.  Collection
Development:  serve as liaison librarian to assigned academic department;
keep the department informed of new library resources available in the
field; assist with progress in moving towards electronic formats in serials;
attend conferences and other professional training sessions as appropriate
and as time/budget permits.  Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  MLS from ALA-accredited library program.  Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to work with faculty, students and
colleagues in a team approach.  Knowledge of electronic and network-based
information resources and technologies.  Good oral and written communication
skills; good organizational skills and attention to detail.  Preferred:
Professional-level experience in an academic library; supervisory experience.

SALARY: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE:  As soon as possible

DEADLINE FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION FILE:  Opening & Continuing. Review of
complete application files will begin 9/16/96. (Letter of intent, resume,
and the name, address & telephone numbers of five professional references
should be submitted for a complete file.)

ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES TO: Office of Human Resources, Boyden Hall, Room 103,
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 02325

Bridgewater State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate eligibility in accordance with the
Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
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David Carlson
Acting Asst. Vice-Pres. for Academic Info. Resources
Bridgewater State College  Bridgewater, MA 02325
E: DCarlson@bridgew.edu
V: 508/697-1256  Fax: 508/697-1349