Technical Services Librarian, Serials

Salary: $33,420

Requirements:

Required:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program; experience using automated serials system and a bibliographic utility; strong knowledge of current library technologies and traditional information sources; demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a team environment.

Preferred:  Coursework with an emphasis on technical services and/or two years professional experience working with serials in technical services; experience in working in an academic library; experience with SIRSI library automation system and OCLC.

Responsibilities:

Manages ordering, receiving, binding, fiscal control, and cataloging of serials in print and electronic formats; maintains periodicals shelving and holding lists; maintains regular contact with vendors and tracks performance; develops appropriate statistical reports to support serials activities and collection development; ensures effective use of serials module; works closely with administration, public services staff and other technical services staff to ensure the best possible serials services for the students and faculty; participates in strategic planning and workflow management of technical services department; supervises one full-time paraprofessional; manages other technical services activities as required; performs public services assignments including evening and weekend duty on a rotating basis.  Reports to the Director of Library Technical Services.  Position is Security Sensitive.

Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. It has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students on campus in Alpine.  At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours' driving distance from Alpine.  More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our web site, http://www.sulross.edu.

To Apply

Submit letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references, and completed Sul Ross Application to Human Resources Director, Sul Ross State University, Box C-13, Alpine, TX  79832.  Phone (432) 837-8058; Fax (432) 837-8244; e-mail  suez@sulross.edu.   Position may be filled after April 25, 2005.   Application form is available on the "employment" page of the Sul Ross website.

Texas Law requires a 90 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance and retirement benefits.