Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 11:27:14 -0400
From: Karina Ricker <KRR22@CNSVAX.ALBANY.EDU>
Subject: Vacancy Notice

POSITION:  Head, Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery
Department

RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages the operations of an automated Database
Maintenance, Processing and Bindery Department which includes editing
and maintaining bibliographic computer databases, automated authority
files, shelf list and other card files.  The University at Albany uses RLIN,
OCLC, Geac ADVANCE and Periodicals Maintenance Database systems.
Establishes priorities and work flow for physical processing, binding,
minor mending and bindery outsourcing of library materials.  Consults and
works with the Preservation Librarian as appropriate.  Supervises, trains
and provides leadership to eight clerical staff and additional student
assistants in the Database Maintenance and Processing/Bindery Units.
Participates in Technical Services and Systems Division meetings to set
policy and determine divisional directions.  Collects and maintains
collection statistics and other administrative data.  Fulfills faculty
obligations in the areas of research, publication and service to the
Libraries, University and profession to satisfy criteria for continuing
appointment and promotion.  This is a tenure track position.  Reports to the
Assistant Director for Technical Services and Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:Required:  MLS or equivalent from an ALA
accredited library school.  Two years post-MLS experience  in on-line
cataloging.  Preferred:  Previous database maintenance experience or
authority control in an automated environment.  Knowledge of basic
processing, binding and preservation techniques.  Desirable:  Previous
supervisory experience in a library setting, a working knowledge of foreign
languages and experience in a medium or large research library.

SALARY:Commensurate with education and experience.  Salary
minimums:  Assistant Librarian, $28,000;  Senior Assistant Librarian,
$32,000.

TERMS & BENEFITS:Twelve month appointment; sick leave and annual
leave @ 1.25 days each per month; health insurance,  major medical or
Health Maintenance Organization and dental.  Social Security coverage.
TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee
contribution rate = 3%).

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY:The University at Albany is the oldest state
chartered public institution of higher education in New York.  Established
in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994.  Designated as a
University Center of the State University of New York, Albany has a broad
mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public
service.  More than 16,000 students are enrolled in the eight
degree-granting schools and colleges of the University, which is noted for
its achievement of both diversity and excellence.

The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational
opportunities.  The University is located in New York's Capital Region,
150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston.  The Capital
Region has a population of approximately 750,000.

APPLY TO:Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer
         University Libraries - UL 112
         University at Albany
         State University of New York
         1400 Washington Avenue,
         Albany,  NY 12222

DEADLINE:Review of letters of application and resumes will begin
August 13, 1997.  Please include the names,  addresses and phone
numbers of three references that may be contacted.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN, MINORITY
PERSONS, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS ARE
ESPECIALLY WELCOME.

                       THE  UNIVERSITY  AT  ALBANY

The University Libraries serve a campus community of more than 16,000
full-time and part-time students and 4,000 faculty and staff.  The
Libraries have 127 FTE employees and over 350 part-time student
assistants.  Collections total nearly 4,000,000 items of which 1,800,000
are cataloged volumes.  The Main Library has approximately 180,000
square feet, seats for 1,400 and is open 96 hours per week.  The Thomas
E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on the
Rockefeller College Campus serves the graduate schools of Criminal
Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare and Information Science
and Policy and the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government.  A new
building which will house the science collections, computing labs,
electronic classrooms and special collections and archives is under
construction and a May 1999 opening is planned.
    The Libraries use the GEAC ADVANCE system for its fully integrated
online information system.  They provide network access to approximately
twenty-five electronic databases and many CD-Rom and other electronic
resources.  Cataloging is done primarily on RLIN and ADVANCE, with some
use of OCLC.  The reference staff uses a number of systems including
OCLC, RLIN, CD-ROM networks, and a WWW server.  All library faculty and
staff use networked workstations.  The Libraries are members of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group and the
Center for Research Libraries.  The Libraries' home page can be viewed
at http://www.albany.edu/library.