Position Opening: Head of Technical Services, Gettysburg College, PA (USA)

[Katherine Furlong]

Gettysburg College is a  highly selective liberal arts college located 
ninety minutes from the Baltimore/Washington area.  Established in 1832, 
the College has a rich tradition, and is located on a 220-acre campus with 
an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students.

                               HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Gettysburg College seeks a thoughtful, flexible and analytical librarian 
with a strong and varied technical services background to lead 
acquisitions, cataloging, serials and interlibrary loan.  The Technical 
Services department (comprised of 2 librarians and 8 FTE support staff) is 
dedicated to providing high quality, responsive and cost effective services 
to library users.  We seek a librarian who is interested in a varied work 
environment, looks for leadership opportunities and is attracted to the 
possibilities offered by a small and innovative liberal arts environment.

The Head of Technical Services reports to the Director of Library Services 
and works with other department heads to plan projects, develop budgets, 
design services and analyze workflow.  The Head of Technical Services 
supervises staff, evaluates their work, sets goals and determines 
priorities. S/he will serve as liaison to two or more academic 
departments.  This important leadership position requires flexibility, 
dedication to continuing experimentation with new approaches to technical 
services and a commitment to fostering cooperation among library units.

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an 
ALA-accredited institution and at least four years of professional 
experience in academic library technical services. Expertise in at least 
one of the following: cataloging, serials control or acquisitions. 
Experience with both cataloging and acquisitions and appreciation for the 
interrelationships between the two. Supervisory experience with 
demonstrated ability to lead a group. Ability to work 
collaboratively.  Experience in design and maintenance of technical 
services policies, procedures and workflow.  Knowledge of bibliographic 
utilities (preferably Innovative Interfaces).  Working knowledge of 
materials processing, bindery and preservation. Budgeting, planning, and 
project management skills. Must have a mature, flexible working style, 
abiding interest in people, strong decision-making abilities and enthusiasm.

Salary is competitive and complemented by an excellent benefits package. 
This is a 12-month administrative position with 22 days of vacation and 
holidays. Gettysburg College encourages diversity through its affirmative 
action and equal employment opportunity programs.  Address all requests for 
information, letters of application and resumes, including three 
professional references to: Jennifer Lucas, Human Resources Specialist, 
Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; e-mail 
address: jlucas at gettysburg.edu.
	
Applications received by March 9, 2001 will receive the fullest consideration.

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Katherine Furlong
Reference/Instruction Librarian
Musselman Library | Gettysburg College
kfurlong at gettysburg.edu | 717-337-6627
http://www.gettysburg.edu/~kfurlong