Position Announcement (Serials Librarian)

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Date:     Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:10:46 -0500
From:     Thomas Leonhardt (St. Edwards Univ.) <thomasl_at_stedwards.edu>
Subject:  Position Announcement (Serials Librarian)

Serials Librarian

Scarborough-Phillips Library seeks a service-oriented, enthusiastic
librarian to manage print and electronic serials: identifying new
resources, implementing access to online serials subscriptions,
negotiating licensing agreements with vendors, managing invoicing,
collecting usage statistics, and collecting and disseminating
subscription information to librarians for review as needed. Manage
operation of serials department including daily processing, binding,
claiming, invoicing, and other serials-related functions. Supervise one
student worker. Collaborate with technical services/electronic resources
as needed in areas of overlap. Prepare collection development budget
recommendations and reports and drafts fund allocation proposals for the
Library Director each fiscal year. Closely monitor entire acquisitions
budget and submits both oral and written reports on a regular basis.
Stay current with trends in electronic and print serials. Develop
library collection in assigned subject areas and acts as liaison to
faculty in these areas. Participate in reference and library instruction
as assigned. Hours may include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Required: ALA accredited MLS; 2 years relevant experience (may be at a
paraprofessional level) in serials; experience with an ILS; experience
with budgeting/fiscal control; highly proficient with Excel or other
spreadsheet software; excellent oral and written communication skills;
demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history
background check required. Preferred: Experience with Millennium;

public services; familiarity with electronic resources management tools,
such as Serials Solutions; working knowledge of MARC, AACR2, and serials
cataloging standards.

Salary

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About St. Edward’s University

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s
University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than
5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time
to be part of the St. Edward’s community, as the university pursues an
ambitious plan to be recognized as one of the best small universities in
the country.

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2008, and applications will
be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application,
resume, and names of three references to: Kate Silton,
Scarborough-Phillips Library, C/M Box 1037; St. Edward’s University,
3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-8492.

http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/jobs/J08045.php

Thomas W. Leonhardt
Director, Scarborough-Phillips Library
St. Edwards University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704-6489
512.448.8470
fax 512.448.8737
cell 512.228.0480
thomasl_at_stedwards.edu
http://www.libr.stedwards.edu

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