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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 10:25:26 -0500
From: Kathi Jakubowski <KLR@GML.LIB.UWM.EDU>
Subject: Serials Librarian, Digital Emphasis - Position Announcement

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SERIALS LIBRARIAN, Digital Emphasis
(Associate Academic Librarian)

Golda Meir Library
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major metropolitan
doctoral university serving over 23,000 students.  The campus is
located on Milwaukee*s tree-shaded residential east side bordering
Lake Michigan.  The Golda Meir Library is a modern, centralized
library housing over 4.6 million bibliographical items including  the
1 million item American Geographical Society Collection.  The
materials budget exceeds $2.5 million/year.  The Library*s technical
environment consists of a complex network of Windows-based
workstations in a mixed Novell 3.12/4.11 network, with terminal and PC
workstation access to a remote NOTIS library automation system.  The
University of Wisconsin System is in the process of selecting a new
integrated library system , and Library will be replacing NOTIS with a
locally-administered ILS when this process is completed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: under the direction of the Head, Serials Department,
manages and processes electronic serials including coordinating the
in-house processing of license agreements, arranging and scheduling
electronic product trials, cataloging, and URL management.  Assist
with acquisitions activities for serials in various formats including
checking in the more problematic CD-ROM*s, and participating in
electronic invoice payments, fiscal year rollover activities, and
serials cancellation projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS/MLIS, knowledge of
current automated library systems, e.g. NOTIS; experience with
automated bibliographic utilities, e.g. OCLC; working knowledge of
AACR2 rules, LC classification, and USMARC formats; proven analytical
and problem solving skills, ability to work well independently and
with others; and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Desired: Experience in a research or academic library in one of the
following areas: serials, cataloging or acquisitions; experience with
library materials in electronic formats; knowledge of a foreign
language and National Serials Cataloging Standards (CONSER).

SALARY: Associate Academic Librarian (salary range $30,636 -$38,296)
depending on qualifications and experience.

APPOINTMENT/BENEFITS: This is a 12-month academic staff probationary
appointment leading to indefinite appointment.  Generous vacation and
fringe benefits.

APPLICATION: Full position description is available.  Send letter of
application and statement of qualifications, resume, transcripts, and
name/address/telephone number of three references, to Maureen Powless,
Interim Personnel Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda
Meir Library, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI  53201-0604.  All
applications must be postmarked no later than August 31, 1998.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY SOLICITS
APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES