----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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. ************************************************************************** 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 **************************************************************************