Position Announcement: Bridgewater, MA, Collection Management/Serials Kendra St. Aubin 21 Mar 2002 15:01 UTC
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:57:58 -0500 From: Kendra St. Aubin <KStaubin@BRIDGEW.EDU> Subject: Position Announcement: (Collection Management/Serials) Please excuse cross-postings. Position available at Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA Assistant/Associate Librarian, Collection Management/Serials (Temporary, MSCA Bargaining Unit Position) Core Duties 1. Evaluate and develop the library's collection of serials and electronic databases in a team environment as the library moves forward in the application of new technologies 2. Initiate and maintain effective working relationships with serial and database vendors. 3. Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain file of license agreements and contracts for electronic subscriptions. 4. Coordinate binding budget, policies and procedures. 5. Prepare the annual budget for serials and electronic resources. Monitor the expenditure of funds, maintain records, and recommend budget adjustments. 6. Oversee preparation of subscription invoices for payment through internal College systems. 7. Prepare statistical data, budget reports and projections. 8. Implement and manage serials applications in the Endeavor-based Library Management System, including check-in, claim reports, budget management, etc. and develop activities to promote the use of the LMS and other web- and network-based tools. 9. Work cooperatively with the Catalog and Collection Development Librarians to set general policies and procedures for efficient workflow. 10. Evaluate serial gifts and administer a periodical exchange program. 11. Manage and maintain both the physical journal and microform collections as well as the electronic resources. 12. Assist patrons with use of the collection. 13. Develop and maintain various lists of serials for staff and patron use. 14. Serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments. 15. Serve as a member of the professional staff and carry out other tasks in the Library as time and schedule permit. This will include selected time at the reference desk, work on Library committees and staff meetings. 16. Represent the Library on campus or intercampus committees. 17. Keep abreast and current with changes in the management of information resources through participation in electronic-based discussions, review of professional literature and attendance at professional meetings and conferences, regionally and nationally. Qualifications: 1. MLS from ALA-accredited library program required. 2. Strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, students and colleagues in a team approach required. 3. Good oral/written communication skills and organizational skills required. 4. Strong knowledge of electronic and network-based information resources, technologies and licensing parameters required. 5. Prior experience with serials control in library management systems, preferably Endeavor, required. 6. Supervisory experience preferred. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Please visit the Web site at <http://www.bridgew.edu/Depts/HumanRes/joblist/> for details. To apply: Submit letter of interest, resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and five professional references to: The Office of Human Resources Boyden Hall, Room 103 Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA 02325 Kendra St. Aubin Collection Development Librarian The Clement C. Maxwell Library, Room 303 Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA 02325 Tel: 508-531-2035 Fax: 508-531-1702 e-mail: kstaubin@bridgew.edu web: http://www.bridgew.edu