Job Posting: Serials/Indexing Librarian, Illinois College of Optometry Sarah Morris 18 Jun 2007 20:17 UTC
The Illinois College of Optometry Library has a position available for an indexing/serials librarian. In addition to traditional serials functions, the librarian spends the majority of his/her time indexing journal articles on eyes, eye diseases, vision, contact lenses, and other topics related to optometry and ophthalmology for our citation index, VisionCite. Because PubMed does not index the majority of the optometric literature, VisionCite provides one of the few ways to access these clinical and research articles. Our library website is at *http://library.ico.edu* . VisionCite is password protected but we would be happy to let you view it upon request. Please contact Joann Depue, Human Resources, at *jdepue@ico.edu* , for more information. Job description: *ILLINOIS** COLLEGE** OF OPTOMETRY*** Job Description** *LEARNING RESOURCES* *SERIALS/INDEXING LIBRARIAN* *LEVEL: Exempt Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000* * * *REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Director, Learning Resources* *ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Controls serials: Supervises serial check-in. Provide current serial holdings list. Claims missing serials. Evaluates serial collection for currency and appropriateness for the curriculum. Processes SILO updates. Reviews all current serial titles received for entry into the VisionCite database. Index vision science articles received at ICO based on departmental guidelines. Clearly print or write index terms for data entry person to read and enter into VisionCite. Supervises, hires, fires, and schedules student workers based on department need and funding. Handles reference services: Receives telephone and in-person questions and responds verbally or in writing with answers or appropriate information · Conducts reference interviews with library users · Searches the literature using available resources including books, periodicals, indexes, telephone, computer databases, microforms, catalogs, etc. · Develops bibliographies · Assists library users in locating information within the library collection using all available tools such as the on-line catalog, shelf list, serial list, etc. Develops collection: Reviews library holdings for completeness; consults book reviews and faculty for new materials; selects material within the scope of the collection; de-selects material no longer needed; updates reference collection; provides readers advisory services. Supervises circulation services including the reserve collection *MARGINAL FUNCTIONS* Compiles statistics required for reports and evaluation of collection and services Perform the essential functions of the other Librarians and the Library Clerks in their absence Other Duties as assigned *REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Masters degree in Library Science. Two years of professional experience in serials, collection development, and/or reference service. · Ability to use a microcomputer. Demonstrated experience using on-line bibliographic databases Ability to read computer screens and key in appropriate data Supervisory experience preferred Effective communication skills Basic knowledge of and competence in librarianship at the professional level with experience in serials and/or reference. Knowledge of and competence in library computer operations including data base searching, automated interlibrary loan, serials maintenance, and circulation. Ability to supervise the work of full-time and part-time clerical and student assistants Ability to scan periodical articles for appropriate index terms highlighting the major topics of the article · Ability to use copier, calculator and AV equipment · Ability to work with minimal supervision · Attendance must be in accordance with College Policy · Ability to meet deadlines regardless of circumstances or pressures Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute 3241 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60616 E-mail: human_resources5@ico.edu EEO Employer Posted 6/11/07