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JOB AD
        NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
        PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY
 
POSITION: Head, Government Publications and Map Department, Public Services
Division.
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 staff consists of four librarians, the
Data Services Consultant/ICPSR Representative and three support staff. The
Head of Government Publications is a member of the Public Services Division
management team and the Library Management Council. 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 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: $40,000 minimum.  TO APPLY:
Send letter of application and resume, including names of three references,
to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian,  Northwestern University Library,
Evanston, Illinois  60208-2300.  Applications submitted by April 15, 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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