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June/July 1999

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Positions Available

St. Lawrence University invites applications and nominations for a librarian to coordinate all collection development and acquisition activities at the St. Lawrence University Libraries. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of the Library's collection development program and for management of the Acquisitions area. He/She should be familiar with current licensing issues involving electronic resources and be knowledgeable about automated acquisitions systems. The Collection Development Librarian will be expected to participate in the Library's public service activities as well as serve as a liaison to selected academic departments. This is a 12-month appointment, faculty status. Salary from the mid-30's, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required: ALA Accredited MLS; demonstrated academic library experience, including collection development and acquisitions; knowledge of automated systems for technical services and especially acquisitions; knowledge of OCLC systems and microcomputer applications; excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills. Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., automated system; experience in working with vendors and consortia regarding licensing and networking of electronic resources; knowledge of scholarly publishing; additional subject master's desirable.

Application Review will begin August 2, 1999. Preliminary interviews will take place at summer ALA in New Orleans. Send letter of application, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Bart Harloe University Librarian Owen D. Young Library St. Lawrence University Canton, NY 13617 Librarian I, Automation Specialist: Work with 34 public libraries to expand automated system, train and trouble-shoot on PC's and establish and maintain a website. Outstanding opportunity to develop comprehensive electronics based library from scratch. Required: Accredited MLS, relevant computer experience, valid driver's license. Salary: from $28,718 DOE. Full benefits. Resume, Cover letter, name/address/phone of three references, and Clinton County Civil Service application to: Mary A. Brown, Director Clinton Essex Franklin Library System 33 Oak Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Questions / Requests for Civil Service application form welcome at: 518-563-5190, ext. 11 or mabrown@northnet.org Postmark deadline for applications is 7/19/99.