Subject:  Position available (Virginia Tech)

Serials Coordinator:  The University Libraries at Virginia Tech are seeking
to fill the position of Serials Coordinator in the Technical Services
Department.  The Serials Coordinator will direct and manage all of the
functions of the Continuations Management Team which include the receipt,
copy cataloging, bibliographic maintenance, and binding of serials in an
automated environment.  Responsible for planning, setting goals and
priorities, formulating policies, designing and monitoring workflow,
allocating staff, and providing leadership for the continuing development
of serials automation.  The successful candidate will be familiar with
current trends in serials management and control, including computer
applications and national standards for bibliographic controls; have
demonstrated experience with OCLC and a local library cataloging system; be
able to provide strong leadership; and possess effective communication,
interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.  Reports to the Head of
Technical Services.

The Continuations Management Team consists of twelve staff and has a large
student wage budget.  The team's responsibilities include check-in,
claiming, and binding of 18,000 continuing titles, and copy cataloging of
new and changed titles; and the receiving and cataloging of government
depository items.  The VTLS library system is used for serials check-in,
and the library uses the USMARC standard for coded holdings.

Qualifications:  Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA
accredited program required.  The successful candidate should possess a
knowledge of current and national cataloging trends in an automated
environment; knowledge of current trends and issues in serials control;
demonstrated experience working with a bibliographical utility and an
integrated cataloging system, experience with computer applications such as
spread sheets and database management.  The Serials Coordinator should have
supervisory and training experience.  Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.  Preferred:  Academic library experience;
participation in professional activities at the national and local level;
demonstrated problem solving skills, especially with workflow analysis of
technical services functions.  SALARY: Twelve-month faculty appointment;
rank and salary dependent upon credentials with a minimum salary of
$28,000.

Benefits:  choice of TIAA/CREF or State of Virginia retirement plan, state
health insurance through Blue-Cross/Blue-Shield, generous sick leave
benefits, 24 days annual leave.

Virginia Tech is the land grant university for the Commonwealth of Virginia
with approximately 23,000 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate students.  The
university is located in Blacksburg at the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains accessible to several major metropolitan areas.  Additional
information can be found about University Libraries at
http://vatech.lib.vt.edu

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and is
an affirmative-action, equal-employment-opportunity employer and encourages
minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply.

Applications:  Send letter of applications, resume, and names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least three references to:  Cathy Pillow,
Personnel Services, University Libraries, Virginia Tech P.O. Box 90001,
Blacksburg, VA  24062-9001.  Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Pillow.  Review
of applications will begin October 21, 1996.