Serials / Acquisitions Librarian
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The University of Louisville seeks a motivated and knowledgeable
librarian to manage the acquisition, access, maintenance, and
preservation of serials in all formats. Reporting to the Head, Technical
Services, the successful candidate will work with librarians in Ekstrom
Library's Technical Services Division (including Current Periodicals) to
select and implement special projects, and play a significant role in
managing the overall operations of Technical Services. This position
interfaces and coordinates with other serials units as the Libraries'
print subscriptions continue to migrate to electronic subscriptions.
This position also includes original cataloging of continuing resources.
The Serials/Acquisitions Librarian works with Collection Development
concerning vendors, ordering, and payment issues. This position will
also participate in research and creative work, and service to the
libraries, university and the profession.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide leadership for a unit consisting of 4-6 FTE staff that
acquires, checks-in, claims, and preserves serials and standing order
monographic series
* Develop and implement policies and procedures
* Resolve complex serials related problems encountered by staff
* Oversee use of Voyager acquisitions client
* Prepare reports and maintain statistics
* Perform original cataloging for continuing resources
* Work closely with Collection Development and Electronic Services
Dept. regarding acquisitions and access to electronic journals
* Participate in professional organizations and stay informed of
current trends in the serials industry regarding vendor-developed
services, automated systems and publishing models
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* Master's degree in library or information science from an
ALA-accredited program
* Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of serials acquisitions and serials management
tools
* Demonstrated experience with OCLC and an integrated library system
* Demonstrated knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, and LC classification
* Demonstrated ability to perform original cataloging
* Demonstrated knowledge of electronic serials resources
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, be detail
oriented and able to juggle competing priorities
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Demonstrated potential to meet University promotion and tenure
requirements
Preferred:
* Experience working with Voyager acquisitions and cataloging modules
* Experience supervising library staff in an academic library setting
ENVIRONMENT
The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie
research university with a national reputation for its high-quality
undergraduate program and over twenty nationally recognized research,
graduate, and professional programs, as well as a strong commitment to
the community in which it resides. The University Libraries
(http://library.louisville.edu) joined the 125-member Association of
Research Libraries (http://www.arl.org/) in 2002. The city of Louisville
(http://www.loukymetro.org/) offers hospitality, warmth and smaller city
advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living alongside
major city amenities such as world-class performing arts, great sports,
incredible dining, and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. The annual minimum salary is $37,000 with a
comprehensive benefits package including 22 days annual leave, tuition
remission, and several options for medical and retirement plans. Library
faculty appointments are twelve month, tenure-track positions.
Promotion and tenure require demonstration of exceptional performance in
librarianship, scholarship and service.
Submit an online application via UofL's Human Resources web site for
Job ID #25498 as described below. In addition, send a cover letter
addressing the listed qualifications, a resume, unofficial graduate
transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three references to:
Melissa Laning, Associate Dean for Personnel
Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, Louisville KY 40292
Telephone: 502-852-8726 E-mail: melissa.laning@louisville.edu
Fax: 502-852-7394
Applications received by August 6, 2010 will be given first
consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Start date is negotiable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to
diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of
candidates.
