Swarthmore College is hiring for a full time Serials & Electronic
Resources Specialist.
Description
(1.0 FTE, 12- month, regular, salary grade 6)
The Serials and Electronic Resources Specialist is responsible for the
acquisition, receipt, cataloging and processing of annual serials and
other standing orders, as well as the maintenance of bibliographic,
checkin and order records for these resources.
The Serials and Electronic Resources Specialist assists the Electronic
Resources Management Librarian in the management of online materials
from publishers and other vendors. These responsibilities may include:
acquisitions, cataloging, technical support, usage analysis, management
and configuration of the link resolver knowledge base, management of
proxy server data and problem resolution for these systems.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Technical Skills
Proficient with the Innovative Interfaces software.
Familiar with the administrative functions of SFX and EZProxy
Proficient with the software of bibliographic utilities such as OCLC and
vendor acquisitions systems
Facility with standard Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, in
order to assure efficiency and effectiveness in daily work.
Required Credentials
Bachelor’s degree
Familiarity with at least one foreign language.
Minimum of one year of experience in serials management for an academic
institution.
Knowledge of standard library metadata schema for cataloging and
classification.
Ability to work collaboratively with many colleagues both internally and
externally. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills essential.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Commitment to using new
technology to advance work goals and to enhance service.
Solid organizational skills, flexibility and initiative. Enthusiasm for
an innovative, evolving environment.
Preferred Credentials
Familiarity with e-resources management.
Knowledge of link resolver software (e.g., SFX) and experience with an
integrated library system (e.g., Innovated Interfaces).
Please apply online at
http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YEVUU&sid=GTGTF&jid=UDCXBBU&site=Swarthmore.
Job is open until filled.
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in
the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with
social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment
to excellence through diversity in its educational program and
employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from
candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with
demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.
Swarthmore does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age,
religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran
status, or any other legally protected status, in employment or other
programs.
Jessica Brangiel
Electronic Resources Management Librarian
McCabe Library
Swarthmore College
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-328-7815
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