Position Announcement
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Job Title: Acquisitions Specialist, San Jose State University Library
(full posting at http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/careers/jobs)
About the Position
San José State University's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library supports
the University's guiding principles of Spartan Pride, Unbounded
Learning, Helping and Caring, Agility through Technology, and 21st
Century Spaces by facilitating student learning and success, faculty
teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement and creative
uses of technology. In partnership with the San Jose Public Library, we
provide all library users with access to information and learning
resources in digital and print formats and foster lifelong learning
opportunities for the entire community.
The University Library's Acquisitions Specialist works respectfully and
cooperatively with employees of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
to perform duties under general supervision, but works independently to
achieve specified outcomes reporting to the Associate Dean, University
Library. This position receives work lead direction from the University
Library's Head of Acquisitions. King Library is a unique collaboration
between the City of San José and San José State University.
The purpose of this position is to maintain the integrated online
library system database as it relates to records and statistical reports
of the Library's Acquisitions Unit and to acquire library resources in
various formats. The incumbent in this position oversees the acquisition
of electronic databases, both direct from vendors as well as via the CSU
Chancellor's Office and other consortia; places firm orders; processes
invoices for payment; and maintains the acquisitions' vendor database in
CMS/Peoplesoft.
Education and Experience
High School education or equivalent, and three years progressively
responsible library experience or equivalent. Any combination of
education and experience that provides the required knowledge and
abilities may be considered. Some college coursework, library
experience in an academic library setting and/or in an acquisitions
library department, and experience acquiring and managing electronic
resources preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Thorough knowledge of library methods, procedures and
practices; English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling;
Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports.
· Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize,
coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and
diverse demands are involved.
· In depth knowledge of Technical Services and the ability to
adapt work related procedures.
· Demonstrated expertise in using automated system(s),
especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including
database maintenance.
· Thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of library;
how the units of the library interact with each other and how the
library interacts with the university.
· Working knowledge of the library's collection; classification
schemes, including Library of Congress and Dewey decimal systems;
on-line catalog; and computer applications in the library; library
terminology, general bibliographic forms and structures.
· Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and
resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
· Working knowledge of software applications; including, but not
limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database management, Internet
and e-mail; ability to learn PeopleSoft.
· Working knowledge of library budget, accounting procedures,
allocation processes and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in
handling accounts and the budget process.
· Thorough knowledge of the institution's and library's policies
and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library
and on-line resources.
· Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state,
federal, CSU, SJSU, and City of San Jose policies and procedures;
understand and interpret library rules and bibliographic standards and
apply them with accuracy; provide standard information on library
policies and procedures to library users.
Classification: Library Services Specialist III
FLSA status: Non Exempt
Posting Date
October 16, 2014
First Screening Date
October 30, 2014
This position is open until filled. However, applications received after
the first screening date will be considered at the discretion of the
university.
Required Application Material:
Resume
Letter of interest
Complete SJSU Online Employment Application
Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the
online application may result in your application not receiving
consideration.
Note To Applicant
Evidence of degree(s) or certification(s) may be required at time of
hire. Every applicant who reaches the final level of interviews will be
required to submit their fingerprints to the Livescan fingerprint
service through the university's Police Department. SJSU will pay all
costs associated with this procedure.
SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e.
H1-B VISAS)
All San José State University employees are considered mandated
reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and
are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Equal Employment Statement
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression,
sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital
status, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Contact Information
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250
http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/careers/jobs
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Carole Correa-Morris
University Library Head of Acquisitions &
Interim Lead for Technical Services
San Jose State University
408-808-2372
Carole.Correa-Morris@sjsu.edu<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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