Opening: Head of Technical Services, Hamline University Law School Library

The Hamline University School of Law is accepting applications for the Head of Technical Services position.  The successful candidate will perform professional and supervisory work in the planning, implementation and management of the goals and objectives of the Technical Services Department. This position will have an integral role as part of the library’s senior management team. 

The Head of Technical Services is responsible for the library’s electronic resources. The position serves as the Associate Systems Administrator for the library. This position assists with collection development, ensures the orderly and efficient acquisition of library materials, oversees the maintenance of serials, oversees the U.S. Federal Government Depository library program and ensures the efficient and accurate cataloging of the library collection.

Qualifications: This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science. This includes basic principles of bibliographic control, information management and library services.  The successful candidate will have knowledge of automated systems (III), familiarity with law related serials, knowledge of library acquisition procedures and electronic resources and familiarity with cataloging and classification rules.  Prior administrative, supervisory and training experience is highly sought.  Other requirements include working with personal computers, word processing and other software. 

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department of Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284.

This position is available immediately and is open until filled but for priority consideration of applications please send information before September 15, 2008.