This message is from Kate Eckhaus.---------------------Johnnie ------------------------------------------------ >Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 15:54:09 -0400 (EDT) >From: Kate Eckhaus <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Position Listing Please post the following to all appropriate listserves *********************************************** SEARCH REOPENED PROFESSIONAL VACANCY Librarian of the Bernhard Kummel Library of the Geological Sciences The Harvard College Library seeks a dynamic individual to head the Kummel Library and provide leadership in the field of geosciences information at Harvard. Reporting to the Librarian for the Sciences the individual, Administers the Bernhard Kummel Library of the Geological Sciences, which supports research and curriculum in geology, geophysics, and related subjects, primarily within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The Kummel Library is a unit of the Harvard College Library. Its collections include 63,000 volumes, 41,000 maps, and 850 periodical titles. The annual budget is 350K, including a materials budget of 90K. Direct responsibilities include developing the Kummel collection; initiating collaborative collection development for print and electronic resources for the geoscience community at Harvard; providing reference services and guidance in geoscience research; preparing and monitoring the Kummel budget; and managing a staff of 3 FTE plus students. Areas of supervisory oversight include all library circulation, reserves, acquisitions, technical services, and interlibrary loan operations. Qualifications: M.L.S. plus subject degree in geology, earth sciences, or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant library experience. Knowledge of geosciences literature and demonstrated ability with electronic resources. Knowledge of geological sciences book and map trade. Experience in managing science collections and budgets. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with resources in a wide range of foreign languages. Demonstrated understanding of the issues and trends in earth sciences research. Experience with cartographic resources in the earth sciences. Please submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, and the names of three references to: Hazel C. Stamps, Senior Human Resources Program Administrator, Harvard College Library, Widener 192, Cambridge, MA 02138. HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.