Position -- Document & Database Librarian -- New Jersey Ann Ercelawn 13 May 1997 21:08 UTC
Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 14:57:46 -0500 (EST) From: du@TESLA.NJIT.EDU Subject: Position - Document & Database Librarian - New Jersey Title: Document & Database Librarian Responsible for team leadership, journals, document delivery, interlibrary loan, statistical analysis, creating and using relational databases that support other functions, coordinating selection and acquisition of abstract and indexes, full text and electronic databases, and cataloging. Promotes teamwork and team service improvements. Position is hands on, but also gives work direction as required to library technical assistant and student staff. Reports to the Assistant University Librarian or the University Librarian, as designated. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Masters in Library or Information Science (ALA accredited) 2. Minimum two years library experience. 3. Significant recent interlibrary loan (esp. OCLC) and document delivery experience and knowledge. 4. Significant original cataloging experience and knowledge. 5. Significant journal acquisition and claiming experience and knowledge. 6. Significant knowledge and experience with systems and processes. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills 8. Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, serials systems/modules, etc.). 9. Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: 1. Advanced skills preferred: word processing, integrated library system, HTML, spreadsheets, OCLC interlibrary loan, document delivery. 2. Experience in developing applications using relational databases including design, construction, and implementation. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Percentages and duties are only illustrative and may change regularly and without notice. 30% Journals Responsible for all aspects of journals including but not limited to coordinating journal selection/cancellation process, acquisitions, claiming, shelving, and developing and maintaining databases for the analysis of journal use. Works closely with and gives work direction to other members of the Article Team in accomplishing these duties. 35% Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Responsible for interlibrary loan, obtaining articles from commercial document delivery sources and developing and maintaining databases for the analysis of article/document use. 15% Abstracts and Indexes, Full Text, and Electronic Databases Responsible for all activities associated with providing desired library abstracts and indexes, CD-ROMs, full text commercial database subscriptions, and other on-line or networked information sources. 20% Cataloging Supports the Book Team through original cataloging and back up copy cataloging and other related activities as assigned. Interviews will begin in June and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 4 references to: New Jersey Institute of Technology Personnel Box DD-L University Heights Newark, NJ 07102-1982 Equal Opportunity Employer