Lafayette College seeks an innovative, forward-thinking librarian to lead our technical services department in monographic and serials acquisition, cataloging, and electronic resource management.  Broad knowledge of scholarly publishing, responsiveness to changes in the dissemination and discovery of scholarly information, and the ability to make informed cost-benefit analyses for ongoing technical services workflow redesign will be essential.

This position reports to the Director for Access & Technical Services and works closely with other colleagues on collection development and electronic resources management. The technical services librarian supervises 5 FTE technical services support staff, setting performance goals and managing work standards in accordance with best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent in knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with issues and practices pertaining to publishers, vendors, licenses, pricing models, and financial and statistical management tools.
• Experience working with electronic resources in an academic library.
• Ability to communicate and work well with colleagues on inter-departmental initiatives, respecting different perspectives on shared work.
• Understanding of database issues and platform interoperability needs
• Ability to manage projects, including training, quality control, and follow-up.
• Working knowledge of library systems, especially proxy servers and link resolvers, as well as familiarity with emerging electronic resources standards such as ONIX, SUSHI, COUNTER, SERU.
• Proficiency with standard cataloging practices and rules.
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience
  • 3-5 years of cataloging experience
  • Experience working with systems and tools currently in use in Lafayette Libraries, including III and EBSCO EDS
  • Experience with budget allocations, reports, and projections
  • Familiarity with electronic resource management systems
  • Knowledge of serials cataloging.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lafayette College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college with degree programs in the arts, sciences, and engineering. With endowment per student ranked among the top 2% of all U.S. colleges and universities, it offers a small college environment with large college resources.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits, including college tuition support for children. The library strongly encourages and supports professional development.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing job qualifications and three professional references to: Neil McElroy, Dean of Libraries, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042 or via email to: castells@lafayette.edu.