102 · SPEC Kit 294
Ohio University
It is difficult to evaluate the value of an subject collection. Total acquisition budget that may be
managed as part of the bibliographer assignment varies.
IX. Contact With Others
A. Explain the degree to which this position involves the responsibility for personally
dealing with individuals outside the direct line of authority identify faculty, other
administrators, civil service or students.
With the exception of a new digitization unit, this will be a staff position, and will serve as
advisor and coordinator interacting with a wide range of individuals throughout the Libraries,
the university and the profession, depending on the range of a project.
If assigned as a bibliographer, the work of bibliographer involves responsibility with faculty and
students in the area of bibliographic responsibility. It also involves responsibility with other
library bibliographers as a member of the Bibliographers’ Council
B. Describe the nature of these contacts as it involves tact, diplomacy, controversy,
cooperation, persuasion.
The incumbent will work to bring many different individuals and functions of the library
together, negotiating with others to work effectively and efficiently. This will be accomplished
through use of tact, diplomacy, cooperation, and persuasion.
C. Indicate by title people most frequently contacted.
Staff involved in digital initiatives
Heads of Preservation Department and Archives &Special Collections Department
Systems staff
Subject bibliographers on the library staff (Bibliographers’ Council)
Dean of University Libraries
Associate/Assistant Deans of Libraries
Other Department Heads and Regional Campus Library Directors
Faculty
Library Users
Vendors /Consultants /Service agency representatives
D. If these contacts are primarily outside the University community, state the nature,
frequency and impact upon the University. In all cases, state the method of
contact (i.e., personal, written, telephone).
The incumbent will actively participate in state, national and international activities and
organizations dedicated to the development and advancement of digital access, locally and
globally. Contact will be in person, written (email and paper), and phone.
Ohio University
It is difficult to evaluate the value of an subject collection. Total acquisition budget that may be
managed as part of the bibliographer assignment varies.
IX. Contact With Others
A. Explain the degree to which this position involves the responsibility for personally
dealing with individuals outside the direct line of authority identify faculty, other
administrators, civil service or students.
With the exception of a new digitization unit, this will be a staff position, and will serve as
advisor and coordinator interacting with a wide range of individuals throughout the Libraries,
the university and the profession, depending on the range of a project.
If assigned as a bibliographer, the work of bibliographer involves responsibility with faculty and
students in the area of bibliographic responsibility. It also involves responsibility with other
library bibliographers as a member of the Bibliographers’ Council
B. Describe the nature of these contacts as it involves tact, diplomacy, controversy,
cooperation, persuasion.
The incumbent will work to bring many different individuals and functions of the library
together, negotiating with others to work effectively and efficiently. This will be accomplished
through use of tact, diplomacy, cooperation, and persuasion.
C. Indicate by title people most frequently contacted.
Staff involved in digital initiatives
Heads of Preservation Department and Archives &Special Collections Department
Systems staff
Subject bibliographers on the library staff (Bibliographers’ Council)
Dean of University Libraries
Associate/Assistant Deans of Libraries
Other Department Heads and Regional Campus Library Directors
Faculty
Library Users
Vendors /Consultants /Service agency representatives
D. If these contacts are primarily outside the University community, state the nature,
frequency and impact upon the University. In all cases, state the method of
contact (i.e., personal, written, telephone).
The incumbent will actively participate in state, national and international activities and
organizations dedicated to the development and advancement of digital access, locally and
globally. Contact will be in person, written (email and paper), and phone.
