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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 to Mary Beth Bell, 115 Penfield Library, SUNY at
Oswego, Oswego NY 13126. (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.
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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Received on Fri Jun 27 2008 - 01:33:37 EDT