Position Announcement--American University Mark Hemhauser 08 Oct 1997 18:19 UTC
American University Library seeks a full-time Serials Record Specialist in the Serials Department. Self-direction, attention to detail, and good communication and follow-up skills are essential. The Serials Record Specialist (SRS) is responsible for maintaing a check-in database of about 3,000 titles. The Serials Record Specialist checks-in about 30,000 issues per year and 20,000 pieces of microfiche, and generates and follows-up on 1,600 claims per year. The SRS uses Innopac (soon Voyager) extensively every day, QuattroPro for statistics, and the Internet to send claims. Duties also include collecting mail from the receiving room, opening and sorting it; identifying title changes, changes in frequency and numbering and updating the individual records to maintain the accuracy of the predictive check-in system; and assisting with departmental tasks as needed. Required Qualifications: Two years of college OR an equivalent combination of education and related experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and abilities for the position. Experience using computers in applications such as word processing, database management, and spreadsheets. Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training. Accuracy and attention to detail (in print and on screen) essential. Preferred: One year of library experience, preferably working with periodicals. Knowledge of Innopac and/or other automated library systems. Good command of the English language; ability to distinguish among foreign languages. Internet navigating skills. Ability to recognize and solve problems. Strong service orientation. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Generous benefits package includes tuition remission; medical and dental plans; retirement plan; 12 sick days per year; 12 vacation days per year, 15 vacation days after three years. Visit our Human Resources website for more details at http://www.hr.american.edu/bensum.HTML The wage is $10.56/hour. The work week is 35 hours. American University, incorporated in 1893, offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, many with international focus, to over 11,000 students. Its proximity to centers of politics, justice, world affairs, communication, science, business, and art in Washington, D.C., enhances the learning environment. The University Library serves the University through a collection of over 670,000 volumes, 23 library faculty, 51 full time staff plus over 150 student assistants, and a budget of over $5.2 million. The University is an active member of the Washington Research Library Consortium with a shared Endeavor client system that includes an online public catalog and numerous bibliographic databases and a document delivery option. Application Procedures Pick up an application in Recruitment & Staff Development or call (202) 885-2591 to have one sent or faxed to you. Complete one application for each position to which you are applying. Return completed application to our office: American University Recruitment & Staff Development 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20016-8055 Fax (202) 885-2558 The American University is an AA/EEO University committed to a diverse student body, faculty and staff. Minority and women candidates are encourgaged to apply. -------------- This notice was submitted by Mark Hemhauser. Do NOT contact me for additional information. Contact Human Resources at the number ABOVE. Thank you. Mark Hemhauser AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY--SERIALS DEPT. 4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016-8046 mh8498a@american.edu 202-885-3247 202-885-1080 (fax)