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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:49:34 -0400
From: Deborah Curry (SUNY - Oswego) <dcurry_at_oswego.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement (NY)
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN APPLICATION INFORMATION!
*State** University of New York at Oswego*
*Electronic Resources/Serials Coordinator *
Penfield Library at the State University of New York at Oswego seeks an
energetic/innovative librarian for the position of Electronic
Resources/Serials
Librarian. This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position.
*Review Date:* Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled
* *
*Salary: * Commensurate with rank and experience
* *
*Date of Appointment: August 15, 2008*
* *
*Description of Responsibilities: *This position provides leadership in
resource
access; monitors current trends in accessing and managing electronic
resources
and administers use of electronic resources management systems and tools,
including management of the Serials and Cataloging Departments. Major
responsibilities include management of serials operations, including
check-in,
cataloging and control of both print and electronic journals and
standing orders;
supervision/direction/training of four full time support staff,
including oversight
of all copy cataloging.
Penfield Library is highly automated. We currently utilize ExLibris’ ALEPH
500 system for Serials Control along with Serials Solutions 360, including
Article Linker and Central Search. This position reports to the Library
Director
and is part of the Library’s Management Advisory Committee. Works closely
with the Coordinators of Collection Development/Acquisitions, Original
Cataloger, Reference and Library Technology. Assists in planning and goal-
setting for the Library and provides leadership in establishing/monitoring
departmental workflows for Serials and Cataloging. Responsible for the
licensing
of print and electronic journals and databases and for the authentication,
activation and maintenance of access to e-journals. Assumes a leadership
role
in providing public access to electronic journals/serials. Troubleshoots
subscription related access problems with vendors, including Serials
Solutions
and EBSCO. Provides original cataloging for periodicals and serials in
varying
formats as necessary. Provides documentation and support for use of
ExLibris’
ALEPH serials and cataloging modules; maintains serials holdings in OCLC;
resolves complex problems pertaining to serials; prepares
statistical/evaluative
reports to library administration as requested. Promotes the effective
use of
electronic serials collections by library staff, students and faculty.
Some reference
service, including occasional weekend/evening hours. Performs collection
development and instructional duties in an assigned subject liaison area.
*Required Qualifications: *ALA-accredited MLS; experience working in
serials
in an academic or larger public library, including direct experience
with an
electronic serials system; supervisory experience; experience with OCLC
Connexion and working knowledge of national cataloging standards including
MARC format, AACR2 and Library of Congress Subject Headings; knowledge
of current trends in serials management and scholarly publishing;
ability to work
effectively, both independently and as part of a team; excellent
written, oral and
interpersonal skills; working knowledge of Microsoft office software.
*Preferred Qualifications: *Knowledge of authority control practices;
experience
with the ExLibris Library Management System (ALEPH); experience with link
resolver and federated search systems; experience cataloging
Internet/Digital
Resources; experience working with diversity issues/diverse
students/multicultural
environments.**
**To Apply: *Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a
copy
of unofficial transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names of three current
references
electronically to the link provided on our web site,
www.oswego.edu/vacancies
<http://www.oswego.edu/vacancies>.
*
Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.**
*Description of Department: *Penfield Library is committed to a program of
innovative, learner centered service to students, faculty and staff at SUNY
Oswego. With 16 full-time librarians, several part-time adjuncts and 18
full-time
support staff, the Library provides a wide-range of resources and
services. As
one of 64 campuses sharing an ExLibris SUNY-wide Union Catalog, the Library
supports extensive Serials Solutions 360 Article Linker connections,
federated
searching, electronic reserves and an array of electronic databases
providing
access to nearly 33,000 print and electronic journals. In addition to
housing a
monographs collection of over 475,000 bound volumes and 8,000+ electronic
titles, the Library is also a partial depository for U.S. and New York
State
government documents. Penfield’s well-established liaison program provides
support (including collection development, specialized reference,
library instruction
and regular communication) to faculty in the disciplines. The Library
strongly
supports the college’s mission for interdisciplinary programs in Global
Studies,
Africa/African American Studies, Women’s Studies and minor area studies.
* *
*Description of SUNY Oswego: *Founded in 1861, the State University of
New York at Oswego is a public comprehensive institution located in central
New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.
One of the "best northeastern colleges," Oswego offers its 8300
undergraduate
and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention
to liberal
arts foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches,
independent
scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and
global
communities. We seek exceptional new faculty and professional staff
committed
to teaching, on-going scholarly and creative work, and active engagement
with
their communities.
* *
Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu
<http://www.oswego.edu/>.
SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications
from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans.
In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be
legally able
to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the
application
and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office,
315-312-2215.
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