Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 13:29:57 -0400
From: "Blaine E. Knupp" <beknupp@GROVE.IUP.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement - Acquisitions/Serials Librarian

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Acquisitions/Serials Librarian.

Stapleton Library at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)seeks
applicants for the position of Acquisitions/Serials Librarian. This is a
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The job begins in
Spring 2000. This is a 9-month position with additional summer employment
possible. Salary, minimum: $37,465.80 with an excellent fringe benefit
package. Salary will be based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities: Manage monographic and serials acquisitions for the main
library and branches at an Endeavor Voyager site; direct associated public
service desks; serve as primary liaison with vendors; oversee growing
collection of electronic resources; monitor and bring forward developments
in electronic publishing. Supervise four to five staff; work closely with
the Collection Development Librarian. Serve at the main reference desk some
hours each week, serve as a bibliographer for selected disciplines, and may
provide some bibliographic instruction. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, second master's or doctorate required
for tenure; at least two years' experience in academic acquisitions or
serials assignment; knowledge of the book and serials trade; experience in
fiscal management and data analysis; familiarity with issues of
bibliographic control; working knowledge of OCLC and integrated library
systems; knowledge of technical issues associated with electronic publishing
and internet development; at least one year substantive supervisory
experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong service
orientation and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in a
collaborative environment and supportive manner; willingness to foster
cooperation across boundaries, within and without the library.

In order to become a finalist, candidates must communicate effectively and
perform well during the interview(s), which may include a teaching
demonstration. In accordance with the terms of collective bargaining
agreement between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and
faculty union, APSCUF, the successful candidate may be assigned to perform
work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance
education.

How to Apply:

Please send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to:

 Chair, Acquisitions/Serials Librarian Search Committee
 203 Stapleton Library
 Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 Indiana, PA  15705.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of
applications will begin October 1, 1999. The position description may be
found on the university's Web site at: http://www.lib.iup.edu. Indiana
University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Indiana University of
Pennsylvania is a Carnegie I doctoral institution with 14,000 students,
located in the hills of Western Pennsylvania about an hour northeast of
Pittsburgh. It is one of 14 campuses in the State System of Higher Education
for Pennsylvania.