Position Announcement: ILL and Document Delivery Specialist (Oregon State University) Baird, Michael 10 Sep 2007 17:13 UTC
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Specialist Oregon State University Libraries Closes: 09/30/2007 The Oregon State University Libraries provides collections and services that support and enhance the University's instructional, research, and public services programs. The Libraries include a collection of over 1.7 million volumes and subscription to nearly 10,000 periodicals in print and electronic formats. OSU librarians apply specialized knowledge of information science and related materials to identify, acquire, evaluate, organize and make available information to meet the needs of OSU faculty and students. The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Specialist has responsibility for management of the interlibrary borrowing and lending activities and document delivery services to provide access to information resources both to and from national and international library. As a member of the Undergraduate Learning and Library Information Access Department, this position manages the operations of Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery (ILL) and the self-service photocopy services in the library. This functional area is comprised of classified staff and part-time student assistants and is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the work of the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery and self-service photocopy services. The person in this position establishes service goals which support the library's mission and works collaboratively with other public service departments to attain them. Additionally, the position facilitates communication and coordinates activities between ILL, photocopy services and other library units; acts as liaison with other libraries, vendors and patrons; provides staff supervision; and performs bibliographic searching. Education: Requires Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to the work assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ALA accredited MLS or equivalent preferred. Work experience: Minimum of two years supervisory experience of full-time staff, including hiring, scheduling, and training; previous customer service experience, preferably in a library setting. Experience in interlibrary loan/document delivery within an automated library environment; a working knowledge of both information technologies used in interlibrary loan and current interlibrary loan practices, protocols and national codes. Other job-related skills and abilities: Required: Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assign work, to plan implement, evaluate and report on work activities, to work collaboratively with individuals and small groups. Application: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A cover letter of application, describing how your experience, qualifications, and interests have prepared you for this position. 2) A current resume/vita including the names and contact information of three professional references. See http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0001373, for a complete announcement, qualifications and application procedures. Closing date 9/30/07. For additional information please contact Brenda Marcum at brenda.marcum@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-3768. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. ***************************************** Michael J. Baird Research Consulting & Innovative Services 121 The Valley Library 2nd Floor Corvallis, OR 97331-4501 t: 541.737.8828 f: 541.737.8224 michael.baird@oregonstate.edu AIM: VLibMichael MSN: VLibMichael Yahoo!: VLibMichael