Following is a position that is presently available at Northwestern
University Library in Evanston, IL. If I can answer any questions regarding the
job, please feel free to call or e-mail.
Best,
Herb Somers
Government Publications and Map Department
Northwestern University Library
Evanston, IL 60208-2300
(708)-491-2899
EMAIL:SOMERS@NUACVM.bitnet
POSITION VACANCY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
HEAD, GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS AND MAP DEPARTMENT. Responsible
for the administration of the Government Publications and Map
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. Reports to Assistant University Librarian for
Public Services. Serves as a member of Management Council, an
advisory body to the University Librarian. The Department is a
designated depository for the publications of the United States
Government (75%), State of Illinois, United Nations, and European
Communities and also acquires materials from about 30 other
international organizations. The collection contains
approximately 250,000 volumes, 325,000 microfiche sheets, and
195,000 maps. The department provides access to an array of
bibliographic and machine readable datafiles received through
depository or consortial arrangements. Current federal documents
are being cataloged in NOTIS using OCLC records. The department
offers reference service 71 hours per week. Staff consists of
4.5 FTE exempt staff, 4 non-exempt staff, and 140 hours per week
of student assistance. QUALIFICATIONS: An MLS from an accredited
library school required. Academic background including a second
masters in history or the social sciences preferred. Five years
of research library experience including supervision and
management and three years of government documents experience
required. Experience with online cataloging, general reference,
cartographic materials, and electronic databases strongly
preferred. Excellent communication skills, ability to work
effectively with staff, colleagues and library users, and a
demonstrated commitment to government publications librarianship
required. SALARY: $36,000+ based on qualifications. Available
immediately. Send application, resume, and names of three
references to Lance Query, Acting Personnel Librarian,
Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60208-2300. To
ensure consideration, applications should be received by June 1,
1993. Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to
work in the United States.
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