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>Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:29:02 -0500
>From: "Marlene C. Klauba" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Professional Vacancy at Northwestern University Library
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY
(SEARCH EXTENDED)
POSITION: Head, Government Publications and Map Department
DIVISION: Public Services
REPORTS TO: Assistant University Librarian for Public Services
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Assistant University Librarian for
Public Services, Head of the Government Publications and Map Department has
primary responsibility for administration of the Department. Establishes
goals, objectives, policies and procedures and allocates resources within
the Department. Plans and implements departmental programs which enable
faculty, students, and the public to be aware of and effectively use the
collections. Directs and participates in the daily operations and
services. Serves as a member of Management Council, an advisory body to
the University Librarian.
DEPARTMENT: The Government Publications and Map Department is a strong
service-oriented unit of the Public Services Division. The collection
consists of over one million items. The Department is a designated
depository for the publications of the United States Government (since
1876, currently selects 75%), United Nations, European Union and State of
Illinois. The Library has completed a retrospective conversion of Federal
holdings and subscribes to the Marcive Shipping List Service. The
department provides access to an array of bibliographic and machine
readable data files received through depository and consortial
arrangements. The department is open and offers reference service 63 hours
per week. The staff consists of four librarians, the Data Services
Consultant/ICPSR Representative and three support staff. The Head of
Government Publications will be a key member of the Public Services
Division management team and will participate in the Library Management
Council, a policy-making forum for department heads and senior management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the provision of quality services to users of the
Government Publications and Map Department. Provides leadership in
planning departmental priorities, operations and services, supervises
staff, and manages departmental budgets. Conducts departmental meetings and
represents Department at division-wide and library-wide meetings. Promotes
continuing staff development for Department's employees. Prepares
Department's annual report, budget requests, professional evaluations and
other reports as required by Library Administration.
Manages the MARCIVE tape load. Represents Library at local, regional and
national professional meetings related to government publications. Selects
materials for collections and manages book funds. Coordinates and
participates in the acquisition and bibliographic control of the
department's collections. Plans reference services, including outreach and
user education appropriate to the Department's priorities and resources.
Promotes close cooperation and communication with the Reference Department
and other units providing reference service.
Coordinates user services regarding access to machine--readable data files
received through the Federal Depository Library Program and other
consortial arrangements such as the Inter-university Consortium for
Political and Social Research (ICPSR). Shares responsibility for staffing
the Department's service desk, including some evening and weekend hours.
Participates in library-wide planning and service programs. Serves as a
member of Management Council, an advisory body to the University Librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: An MLS from an ALA accredited library school.
Minimum of four years government documents experience in an
academic/research library including supervisory experience. Knowledge of
the Federal Depository Library Program. Experience with government
information sources in electronic format, including CD-ROMs, online
databases, and Internet resources. Excellent communication skills, ability
to work effectively with all levels of staff and users in a challenging and
rapidly changing environment. Knowledge of computer applications in
libraries. Demonstrated commitment to government publications
librarianship. Some evening and weekend hours required. Commitment to
quality public service.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience ($40,000
minimum).
AVAILABLE: Immediately. Send letter of application and resume, including
names of three references, to Peter Devlin, Personnel Librarian,
Northwestern University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois
60208-2300. Applications submitted by October 16, 1998 will be given first
consideration. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
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Marlene C. Klauba Northwestern University Library
Administrative Secretary 1935 Sheridan Road
E-mail: [log in to unmask] Evanston, IL 60208-2300
(New Area Code)
FAX: (847) 491-8306 Phone: (847) 491-7640
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