Serials Librarian
St. Edward's University -- Scarborough-Phillips Library
Scarborough-Phillips Library seeks a service-oriented, enthusiastic
librarian to manage print and electronic serials: identifying new resources,
implementing access to online serials subscriptions, negotiating licensing
agreements with vendors, managing invoicing, collecting usage statistics,
and collecting and disseminating subscription information to librarians for
review as needed. Manage operation of serials department including daily
processing, binding, claiming, invoicing, and other serials-related
functions. Supervise one student worker. Collaborate with technical
services/electronic resources as needed in areas of overlap. Prepare
collection development budget recommendations and reports and drafts fund
allocation proposals for the Library Director each fiscal year. Closely
monitor entire acquisitions budget and submits both oral and written reports
on a regular basis. Stay current with trends in electronic and print
serials. Develop library collection in assigned subject areas and acts as
liaison to faculty in these areas. Participate in reference and library
instruction as assigned. Hours may include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications
Required: ALA accredited MLS; 2 years relevant experience (may be at a
paraprofessional level) in serials; experience with an ILS; experience with
budgeting/fiscal control; highly proficient with Excel or other spreadsheet
software; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated
ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Successful
completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check
required. Preferred: Experience with Millennium; public services;
familiarity with electronic resources management tools, such as Serials
Solutions; working knowledge of MARC, AACR2, and serials cataloging
standards.

Salary
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About St. Edward's University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University
is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 diverse
students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the
St. Edward's community, as the university pursues an ambitious plan to be
recognized as one of the best small universities in the country.

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2008, and applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume,
and names of three references to: Kate Silton, Scarborough-Phillips Library,
C/M Box 1037; St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX
78704-8492.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S.
citizens and documented workers.

Posted: 04/10/08
Available: Immediately

http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/jobs/J08045.php

Tina Herman Buck

Technical Services Librarian

Scarborough-Phillips Library

St. Edward's University

3001 South Congress Ave.

Austin, Texas 78704

512-464-8825 (voice)

512-448-8737 (fax)

tinab@stedwards.edu