Jobs (2 positions) - Assistant Monograph Acquisitions Librarian and Serials-Electronic Resources Librarian OLSGAARD, JANE 12 Jun 2008 19:41 UTC
The Thomas Cooper Library - University of South Carolina The Thomas Cooper Library seeks two dynamic, service-oriented librarians in the Acquisitions unit of Thomas Cooper Library. One position, Assistant Monograph Acquisitions Librarian, would be involved with the oversight of the ordering, receiving, payment, and copy cataloging of monographic materials added to the university Libraries collections as well as the ordering, receipt and payment of material for the System Campus Libraries. Examines systems reports and resolves discrepancies. Acts as liaison to Thomas Cooper Library Circulation and Reference Departments. This position reports to the Monograph Acquisitions Librarian. The second position, Serials-Electronic Resources Librarian, reports to the Head of Acquisitions, and will coordinate the development and continuing operation of the USC System Electronic Resources Management module. Serves as part of the Acquisitions team which licenses, activates and renews electronic resources, creating access points and accurate holdings records in the library catalog. Works with the library's print periodical and serials collection, placing and canceling orders, renewing subscriptions and solving problems. The University of South Carolina, founded in 1801, enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students on the Columbia campus. University Libraries contains more than 3 million volumes, 4 million microforms, 1 million manuscripts, 300,000 maps, and 875,427 government documents; and houses the University's special collections. University Libraries is a member of SOLINET, OCLC, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Center for Research Libraries. Salary is $34,000 minimum for 12 months. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Position is full-time faculty status, tenure-track. Benefits include medical, dental, state retirement or optional retirement plan. Minimum Qualifications for both positions: Master's degree awarded from an ALA-accredited library school; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work successfully as a member of formal and informal teams. Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Monograph Acquisitions Librarian: Experience with III Millennium, Acquisitions Module. Demonstrated organization, analytical and interpersonal skills. Acquisition experience in an academic library. Preferred Qualifications for Serials-Electronic Resources Librarian: Experience with III Millennium, ERM management or work with serials. Familiarity with online searching techniques and internet resources; knowledge of PC based software. Apply online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu (search by Requisition 000515). The cover letter, explaining the reason for your interest and qualifications, may be addressed to Chair, Acquisitions Librarian Search Committee. Curriculum vita must include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on July 21, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. USC is an EOE. Jane K. Olsgaard Coordinator of Processing Services Thomas Cooper Library University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-1952 Olsgaard@mailbox.sc.edu