Position Announcement: Assistant Serials Librarian (Florida Atlantic University) Teresa Abaid 04 Sep 2007 15:16 UTC
ASSISTANT SERIALS LIBRARIAN: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an energetic, flexible librarian to assist the Head of Serials Management and Acquisitions with receipt, processing and management activities for serials in all formats. Duties will include oversight of order/pay/receipt processing and renewal for serials, claiming activities, resolving complex problems encountered by staff, staff training, report preparation, vendor interaction/assessment and special projects. The position is highly collaborative and interacts with other departments to ensure public access and record maintenance; works with Electronic Resources Librarian to resolve access-related issues for electronic journals. FAU provides substantial online information resources and participates in consortial purchases with other State of Florida universities. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or equivalent Serials acquisitions experience in an academic technical services department Hands-on work experience with automated Library Management System Experience working with a major serials subscription vendor Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills Working knowledge of database management and spreadsheet software Attention to detail and accuracy Flexibility in adapting to change Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, take initiative, and follow through effectively and efficiently with all issues and tasks Preferred Qualifications: Budget/fiscal planning experience Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships Familiarity with aggregators, database producers, vendors and sources of electronic journals Experience in training staff for library automated functions Salary:$40,000. Position is a non-tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant University Librarian on a 12-month contract renewal basis. Application Deadline: September 21, 2007. Anticipated Starting Date: November 5, 2007. Application must include cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references and immediate supervisor. Supplemental statement is required that demonstrates applicant's degree of competence in each of the specific areas of knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: 1. Knowledge of automated library systems 2. Knowledge of serials acquisitions and receipt processing for print and electronic material. 3.Ability to communicate and interact with others Applications lacking required documentation will not be considered. A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. All applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application form available on-line at https://jobs.fau.edu/ reference position #992026. FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. Send application to: Janice E. Donahue Chair, Search Committee Serials Florida Atlantic University Libraries 777 Glades Road - LY 101 Boca Raton, FL 33431