COORDINATOR, SERIALS SECTION, University of Texas at El Paso Library

DESCRIPTION:  The University of Texas at El Paso Library seeks a
Coordinator of the Serials Section in the Technical Services Division.  We
are looking for a dynamic, service oriented supervisor of a section
consisting of three units:  Current Periodicals and Microforms (CPM),
Serials Check-in, and Bindery/Mailroom.  The library is migrating to the
Innovative Interfaces, Inc. system.  The Coordinator is responsible for
the serials public service desk, serials control, bindery activities, and
library mail.  The incumbent works closely with Technical Services staff
and the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services in setting
serials policies and procedures, and in developing unit goals and
objectives.  The Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates unit
activities.  The supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training,
and evaluating seven classified staff plus student workers.  As a
professional librarian, the incumbent participates in collection
development activities and is involved in library-wide planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  M.L.S. from ALA accredited library school.
Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience as a professional
librarian in an academic library, one year of which includes work with
serials in a technical services position.  Demonstrated leadership ability
and commitment to public services principles.  Minimum of one year
supervisory experience.  Experience with automated serials control
systems, III preferable.  Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal
with change; ability to work collaboratively and as a team leader;
excellent written and oral communication skills; flexibility; demonstrated
problem solving ability; proficiency in microcomputer skills.  Desirable:
a subject masters degree; experience working with serials vendors and
negotiating service charges; public service experience with periodicals;
knowledge of bindery procedures and national binding standards; knowledge
of serials cataloging and MARC format for serials holdings; acquisitions
and collection development experience, including evaluating serials for
format and access decisions; working knowledge of at least one modern
European language, Spanish preferred.

More information about the Library and The University may be found at the
Library's Web home page: www/utep.edu/~library.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $30,000 minimum.  Comprehensive benefits package,
choice of retirement plans and health care options.  Texas has no state
income tax.

Applications: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses,
and phone numbers of three references to:

Lydia limas, Administrative Assistant
University Library
University of Texas at El Paso
EL PASO, TX 79968-0582
TEL: 915-747-5683/FAX: 915747-5345.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 1997 and continue until
position is filled.

The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment
or provision of services.

Dr. Patricia A. Phillips
Interim University Librarian
Library
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX  79968-0582
VOICE: 915/747-6710
FAX: 915/747-5345
E-MAIL: pphillip@utep.edu