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Subject: Position Annoucement - Serials Librarian - Connecticut
StateLibrary
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 15:57:13 -0400
From: "Diane Pizzo" <DPizzo@cslib.org>

Please excuse cross-posting.

CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SERIALS LIBRARIAN

The Connecticut State Library in Hartford is now accepting applications
for Serials Librarian in its Collection Management Unit. The library is
the chief research library for the Executive, Legislative and Judicial
branches and provides services to state government and to the citizens
of Connecticut.

Responsibilities: Directs and supervises all activities related to the
acquisition, encumbrance, and bibliographic verification of serials and
electronic resources. Analyzes, formulates and implements serials
policies and procedures.  Monitors serials encumbrances.  Trains,
supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in Library Science or Information
Science from a library school accredited by the American Library
Association and 3 years' post graduate professional employment in
serials and/or working with complex collections such as law or
government publications.

Preferred: Current experience working with serials or a complex library
collection; and with bibliographic analysis and online bibliographic
searching.  Knowledge of the serials publishing industry and vendor
business practices.  Knowledge of automated library systems. Innovative
Interfaces, preferred.  Knowledge of personal computers and
applications.   Supervisory experience.

Salary:  $50,370 starting annual plus extensive fringe benefit package.

Applications: The position description with full duties and complete
qualifications, is available at www.cslib.org. or by calling (860)
566-5814.  Submit letter of application with resume to David Peck, Human
Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State Library,
231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.  Initial close date is October
22, 1999; position will remain open until filled.  Qualified women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and older persons
are strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA/Diversity-Focused Employer