From: Joan Pirie <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:14:48 -0400
Posting Date: June 20, 2012
Position Title: Technical Services Librarian: Continuing Commitments
Department: Main Library
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Posting Number: 1000547
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
The Vassar College Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative
librarian with a collaborative approach to provide oversight of the
Continuing Commitments Unit. This position reports to the Assistant
Director of the Library for Technical Services.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: proactively provide
direction and coordination in the acquisition, access, and tracking of
continuing resources; monitor and engage with national and
international trends in serials discovery and access; oversee a $1.7
million continuing resources budget; develop analytical reports on the
Library's continuing commitments to facilitate liaisons' collection
development decisions; supervise 3 FTE unit staff; coordinate the work
of the Continuing Commitments Unit with other appropriate areas to
ensure efficient workflow and communication; interact with publishers
and vendors; provide oversight for Serials Solutions 360 products;
review cataloging. The incumbent will contribute to the Library's
customer service oriented and team-based environment which provides
students, faculty and staff with the best possible access and
discovery experience.
This position partners closely with the Head of Collection Development
& Research Services in her management of the Library's continuing
commitments. Participation is also expected in departmental and
library-wide projects, as well as library-wide committees. Liaison
support to academic departments, bibliographic instruction, Research
Services' on-call service, and collection development may be provided
by the incumbent, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED: M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school or
the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum three years of technical services experience, preferably in a
professional position within an academic library. Familiarity with
current standards, practices and trends in technical services and with
integrated library systems (preferably Innovative's Millennium).
Enthusiasm for technological innovation. Proficiency in generating and
analyzing data from multiple systems. Ability to work effectively both
in a team setting and independently. Strong service orientation.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to display imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving
problems and in mentoring and working with people.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Supervisory experience; reference experience;
subject master's degree (preferably in a social science); facility
with one or more Asian languages.
To Apply:
Please visit us at https://employment.vassar.edu/. To complete your
application, you will be required to attach a letter of application, a
resume and a list of names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of
three references. This position will remain open until filled.
Vassar is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed
to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts
education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and
respect for difference. Applications from members of historically
underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Joan Pirie
Asst. Director for Technical Services
Vassar College Libraries
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0295
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