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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
University of Kentucky College of Law Library
Title: Collection and Acquisitions Coordinator
Qualifications:
Required: J.D. and M.L.S. degrees from accredited programs. Strong service
orientation; effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and the
ability to work independently and as part of a team; knowledge of
collection and acquisitions processes and LC cataloging practices.
Preferred: Experience in an academic law library setting; knowledge of
integrated library systems, online bibliographic utilities, preferably
OCLC, and the legal publishing industry; demonstration of competence with a
variety of legal research tools and electronic research resources.
General Responsibilities: The Collection and Acquisitions Coordinator
reports to the director of the law library. Collection and acquisition
functions, vendor contacts, and secondary cataloging responsibilities are
handled.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Makes daily collection and acquisition decisions.
* Provides back-up cataloging support.
* Serves as vendor liaison.
* Provides some reference desk service.
* Liaison to university library collection development team.
* Oversees superceded collection.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, but within a range of $35,000-$40,500. This
is a tenure track position within the University of Kentucky Library System.
Fringe Benefits:
Twenty-two vacation days; liberal sick leave; university group health care
plans; group life insurance; excellent TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity program.
Applications:
Send an application, resume, and the names of three references (electronic
correspondence is acceptable) to: Sue Burch, Associate Director, University
of Kentucky College of Law Library, 620 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY
40506-0048. (sburch@pop.uky.edu). Letters will be accepted until the
position is filled. Initial screening will begin June 1, 2000. The
University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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