[ALCTS-acqnet] Job Posting: Resource Management Librarian - Acquisitions & Process Coordination - Lane Library, Stanford University

*Resource Management - Acquisitions and Process Coordination*

For more information and to apply:  http://m.rfer.us/STANFORDygI27p


Stanford Medicine is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to
fill the position of *Resource Management Librarian – Acquisitions and
Process Coordination* (Librarian 1). The successful candidate will work
closely with the Acquisitions Manager to acquire new resources (primarily
digital) and to ensure their rapid deployment.  This involves coordination
of monographic acquisitions, serials workflow supervision (1+ FTE), and
work related to cataloging and metadata creation. Reporting to the Director
for Resource Management, the Resource Management Librarian will also
undertake special projects relating to process coordination and systems as
a member to the Resource Management department at the Lane Medical Library
and Knowledge Management Center.

Duties include:

   - Processes user suggestions for purchase.
   - Acquires library resources by searching, ordering, receiving, creating
   claims and processing new acquisitions and gifts; creates/modifies records
   (evaluating and selecting appropriate bibliographic and vendor records);
   processes returns
   - Determines appropriate vendor and decides which item(s) best match our
   requirements.
   - Verifies (determines whether invoice accurately and completely matches
   order), prepares, and processes invoices and credit invoices; keeps
   statistics for all payments.
   - Manages gifts/donations intake of physical print materials.
   - Organizes departmental files; scans documents; conducts related
   projects during documentation process.
      - Supervises Serials Specialist and part-time Library Specialist in
      coordinating serials data management.
      - Undertakes metadata projects, creating and maintaining
      bibliographic and authority records as requested by Metadata Manager.
      - Evaluates and maintains process continuity by communicating and
      planning with Acquisitions Manager for assignments, and with the Digital
      Materials Manager, Access Services and others to coordinate
      interdepartmental processes, communicating diplomatically with the
      various participants to achieve desired outcomes.
      - Undertakes special projects or initiatives to address any issues
      identified.
      - Participates in the analysis of systems and processes.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   - Minimum of two years of related experience is required
   - Strong communications skills, oral and written, and ability to work
   effectively with diverse constituencies
   - Library skills, preferably in using automated acquisitions systems and
   database searching
   - Thorough understanding of the bibliographic apparatus, both from data
   management and user access perspectives
   - Ability to multitask and to learn new systems and procedures quickly
   - Ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness requirements
   - Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team in an
   environment with many interruptions
   - Medical terminology sufficient to discern content relationships of
   significance to our systems and services
   - Ability to communicate both verbally in writing for understanding and
   expressing complex topics effectively
   - Computer skills: database programs (preferably library systems and
   financial systems), word processing, spreadsheets, and comfort in dealing
   with a variety of changing systems licensed for users
   - Exceptional interpersonal skills
   - Experience in providing customer support
   - Potential for growth, in broader aspects of resource management.
   - Knowledge of academic health sciences, preferably including related
   subject expertise in the biosciences.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with
demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of
education and relevant experience.

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Thea Allen
Metadata Manager

Lane Medical Library & Knowledge Management Center

Stanford Medicine

300 Pasteur Drive
<https://maps.google.com/?q=300+Pasteur+Drive&entry=gmail&source=g>, L109,
Stanford, CA 94305-5123



http://lane.stanford.edu

tsallen_at_stanford.edu

650.497.4326