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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 09:45:33 -0400
From: "Wilson,Amy" <WilsonA@IPFW.EDU>
Subject: Fort Wayne, IN - Electronic/Serials Librarian

 Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and Automation Coordinator

The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Library
(http://www.lib.ipw.edu) seeks an Electronic Access/Serials Librarian and
Automation Coordinator.

Responsibilities: Electronic Access/Serials Librarian: Responsible for
planning, implementing, and evaluating serials unit activities.  Develops
and implements priorities, workflows, policies, procedures for
acquisition, receipt, cataloging, shelving, and binding of serials and
continuations. Coordinates the acquisition of all electronic serials;
negotiates and manages licenses and contracts related to electronic
serials. Coordinates serials review process with collection development
coordinator and fund managers. Supervises two support staff.  Responsible
for monitoring trends in serials, electronic publishing, and licensing.

Automation Coordinator: Responsible for planning, implementing,
evaluating, and overseeing all computing in the library, including local
implementation of new Indiana University integrated library system
(SIRSI).  Coordinates computing activities and resources in the library
with IPFW Information Technology Services and with Indiana University
Information Technology Services.  Supervises computer technician.
Responsible for monitoring trends in emerging information technologies and
their applications and use.  Assists in the development and maintenance of
in-house databases, and in their conversion to web-based systems.

Qualifications:
Required:  Masters Degrees from ALA- accredited program.  Minimum 2 years
relevant professional experience in serials operations.  Demonstrated
ability to manage operations, solve complex problems, supervise support
staff, and work collegially.  Strong interpersonal communication skills
both written and oral.  Ability to act as effective intermediary between
technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to work effectively in a
rapidly changing environment.  Familiarity with microcomputing
applications, web design, networking protocols, and emerging technologies
and their role in library and information service.  Ability to provide
effective leadership.

Desirable:  Experience with integrated library systems.  Experience with
negotiating complex contracts. Familiarity with network-accessible
electronic resources.  Experience with the technical issues and Internet
developments involved in the delivery of electronic products.  Knowledge
and experience with OCLC and MARC formats.

Application Information:
Send letter of application describing how applicant meets the
qualifications of the position, current vita, and at least three current
letters of reference to:  Cheryl Truesdell, Assistant Director, IPFW,
Walter E. Helmke Library, 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne,
Indiana 46805-1499.  Screening of applications will begin on August 15,
1999 and will continue until the position is filled.

IPFW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Salary, Benefits, and Appointment:
Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information: University
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a public
university serving Indiana's second largest city and the surrounding
region.  IPFW offers a wide range of Indiana University and Purdue
University certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree
programs to more than 11,000 students.  IPFW is accredited by the
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.  For more information about IPFW see
its web page at:  http://www.ipfw.edu.

General Information: Library
The Walter E. Helmke Library offers collections and services for IPFW
students, faculty, and staff.  Collections include more than 300,000 books
and bound periodicals, more than 200,000 government documents, university
archives, corporate annual reports, microforms, compact disks, art slides,
and online databases.  Services include reference, bibliographic
instruction, document delivery, and more than 50 networked computers with
access to the online catalog, databases, indexes, full-text resources, and
the WWW.  For more information about the Helmke Library see its web site
at:  http://www.lib.ipfw.edu.