This is a full-time temporary (1 year) Associate Librarian position involving
collection development & collection analysis.
Application and details at:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stmarys/jobs/2108033/collections-systems-librarian-and-subject-specialist-limited-term-appointment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Collections/Systems Librarian and Subject Specialist
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean for Library and Academic Resources, this temporary
position assists in collection development and systems management. As
assigned, this individual will be a subject liaison responsible for collection
development, general and subject specialized reference, and information
literacy instruction working with students and faculty.
Plans and leads Collection Development Team meetings in collaboration with the
Dean, Library and Academic Resources. In consultation, establishes, monitors
and assesses annual collection development goals. Communicates collection
development issues and needs to other teams and to Library Management.
Represents the library's collection and supporting services to campus groups
and constituencies as appropriate. Prepares and analyzes collection statistics
and trends and communicates these through regularly published reports.
Assesses the quality of the Library Collection and its capacity to support the
research and learning needs of the College's students, faculty and staff.
Functions:
1. Collections/Technology
• Works with Interim Dean to assist in collection management responsibilities
• Maintains library specific software and supports library staff in its use
• Troubleshoots all library systems and electronic resources: Open URL
linking, Acquisitions ordering and tracking systems , Serials Management
Systems, Discovery Layer interface
Assists in preparation of data and analysis of Library services for use in
reports - working in collaboration with the Collection Management Team in the
collection and analysis of usage statistics
2. Library Liaison:
Subject Specialist (Art/Art History, Performing Arts, and World Languages):
• Serves as a member of the liaison team to provide subject-specific
instruction, collection development, and research services to meet the needs
of students, staff, and faculty in assigned academic and co-curricular
departments
• Promotes Library resources and services to assigned academic and co-
curricular departments
• Serves as collection development coordinator for assigned liaison areas
• Provides instruction and research consultations for students, staff, and
faculty in liaison departments. Provides course-integrated information
literacy instruction
• Develops print and online research guides for assigned academic and co-
curricular departments
3. Reference Service:
• Serves as a member of the Reference/Research Services Team
• Provides research advice and assistance in all modes of delivery to SMC
students, faculty, and staff, as well as non-College users
• Fulfills day, night, and weekend desk hours as scheduled
• Actively participates in Reference Team meetings
4. Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS
PREFERRED: second subject Master's
1. Minimum 7 years professional Librarian experience required. Position will
be appointed at the Associate Librarian rank. (SMC librarians do not have
tenured status.)
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively coordinating efforts of others
across departmental lines and successful experience working in a team
environment.
3. Substantial knowledge of publishing marketplace and trends, including
awareness ofNISO standards and emerging standards and recommended practices.
4. Demonstrated successful experience as a subject selector and experience and
knowledge of collection development processes required.
5. Successful track record of administering and allocating complex, multi-
disciplinary budgets.
6. Demonstrated understanding of and experience with collection development
budget allocation models and best practices.
7. Proven success at supervising and managing diverse staff with time-
dependent, highly detailed and technical responsibilities.
8. Significant experience coordinating professional staff effectively without
direct supervisory responsibility.
9. Technical experience using national bibliographic utilities required.
10. Experience working with library consortia and vendors for the purchase of
electronic resources, including license agreement negotiation.
11. Substantial experience with major integrated library systems required,
preference given to candidates with experience with Innovative Sierra.
12. Desired experience supervising technical staff who manage, develop and
troubleshoot highly technical systems including hardware and software, such as
integrated systems incorporating acquisitions and serials control modules.
13. Prefer experience with acquisitions processes including vendor selection,
establishment of funds tracking; periodicals and electronic resources tools
including Open URL, ERM's, Serials List management.
14. Desired experience providing reference and instruction to a variety of
users.
15. Excellent organization, written and communication skills are essential.
Skills:
1. Proven abilities in problem-solving and troubleshooting complex integrated
library systems including systems that work across multiple vendors such as
integrated library systems, vendor purchasing systems, invoicing systems, and
Discovery layer products.
2. Subject expertise in areas in which the college teaches undergraduate or
graduate courses preferred.
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the
qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
A resume
The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader
inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third
party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive
excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for
all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and
gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy
leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view
the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0.
To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The
report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Received on Tue Jul 17 2018 - 13:16:32 EDT