Position Announcement: Assistant Serials Librarian (Florida Atlantic University) Teresa Abaid 14 Apr 2006 15:01 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 Two years serials or acquisitions experience, at least one of which must be at the professional level Hands-on work experience with automated Library Management System Experience working with a major serials subscriptions 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 Academic library technical services experience Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships Familiarity with aggregators, database producers, vendors and sources of electronic journals Understanding of migration issues related to adopting new integrated library system Experience training staff for library automated functions Salary: $38,000 - $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: May 31, 2006 Anticipated Starting Date: July 15, 2006 Application must include cover letter, three professional references with contact information, including immediate supervisors, and resume accompanied by supplemental statement demonstrating your 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 (both print and electronic) acquisitions and receipt processing 3.Ability to communicate and interact with others Applications lacking required documentation will not be considered. Send application to: Janice E. Donahue Chair, Search Committee Serials Florida Atlantic University Libraries 777 Glades Road - LY 101 Boca Raton, FL 33431 FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution