Serials Management Librarian

University of Baltimore
Law Library
Vacancy #: 2006-139B
Regular position with benefits package
Open Date: 6/9/06; Closing Date: 8/11/06
Annual Salary range: $45,000 - $52,000

DUTIES:

The University of Baltimore Law Library seeks a serials management
librarian. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical
Services and supervises two full time Library Technicians. Duties will
include coordinating the ordering, renewal, receipt, payment, check-in,
claiming, bibliographic maintenance, weeding, and binding of serials of
all formats, including GPO materials. The position is highly
collaborative and interacts with other library staff to ensure public
access, resolve complex problems, train staff, monitor and evaluate
vendor performance, and perform special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Position requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and at
least 3 years professional experience working in technical services to
include experience in serials management, staff supervision, and
familiarity with integrated library systems. Excellent oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Experience in
academic law library technical services operations, experience with Ex
Libris Aleph 500 integrated library system, experience with a major
bibliographic utility (e.g. OCLC), and knowledge of current cataloging
rules, standards, practices and/or metadata are preferred. The selected
candidate will have demonstrated supervisory abilities, the ability to
learn quickly, take initiative, and problem solve, strong organizational
skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team member in a
high-demand and multi-tasking environment. Familiarity with database
(e.g. ACCESS) and spreadsheet applications (e.g. EXCEL) preferred.

TO APPLY:

Include your Vacancy Number on all correspondence and in your e-mail
subject line. Submit resume and cover letter to hrresume@ubalt.edu, or
mail to:

Human Resources
VA 2006-139B
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Web: http://www.ubalt.edu/hr/employment/current_vacancy.htm

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer &
Title IX Institution.

The University of Baltimore is part of the University System of
Maryland.