From: Edward Rock <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:18:35 +0000
*Continuing Resources and Government Information Management Librarian *
http://apply.interfolio.com/85097
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Clemson University Libraries seek an experienced, service-oriented,
innovative and collaborative librarian to support the Technical Services
and Collection Management (TSCM) Unit in its work. The Continuing Resources
and Government Information Management Librarian will be primarily
responsible for the acquisitions, activation, and cataloging of electronic
serials, and the cataloging of databases. This position will also provide
serials management knowledge for the Libraries in a variety of print
serials collection management projects and supervision for members of the
Continuing Resources and Government Information Management Team who are
responsible for the acquisitions and cataloging of print and electronic
serials for the general library collection and the acquisitions,
cataloging, and collection management of government documents resources.
This person will also be responsible for troubleshooting electronic
journals access issues. ExLibris’ Alma and Primo are used for these and all
other TSCM operations. The successful candidate will also collaborate
closely with TSCM’s Electronic Resources Team and the Federal Documents
depository coordinator in the Information & Research Services Unit. This
is a 12-month tenure track library faculty position and works under the
direction of the Associate Dean, Technical Services and Collection
Management.
Clemson Libraries provides a unique opportunity to the right individual. As
a relatively young R1 library, we are in the process of redefining
ourselves, engaged in discussions with students and faculty to determine
what programs and services should be created or expanded. Currently we are
focusing on expanding digital literacy efforts and developing new and
innovative programs to support graduate students and faculty, all in the
context of equity, diversity and inclusion. We have completed a master
plan to renovate the building to provide welcoming, technology enhanced
spaces. Lastly, we are engaged in a reorganization to better align
ourselves to meet these goals, allowing us to add expertise in areas of
need. We aspire to be one of the best research libraries in the country.
Responsibilities of the Continuing Resources and Government Information
Management Librarian include:
*Serials Acquisitions, Cataloging, and Collection Managemen**t*
- Responsible for the acquisitions and cataloging of electronic serials
and the cataloging of databases, using the Alma/Primo library services
platform.
- Troubleshoots electronic serials access problems identified by library
staff or patrons.
- Oversees the processing of invoices for print serials and standing
orders, using Alma.
- Directs the processing of added print volumes and current print
serials issues for the Libraries, using Alma.
- Participates in a wide variety of library projects concerning print
and electronic serials collections.
- Serves as the Libraries’ expert on serials, using these skills to
maintain the Libraries’ new and existing print and electronic serials
collections.
- Collaborates with public services librarians and staff regarding print
and electronic serials subscriptions and cataloging.
- Engages in professional development such as attending conferences,
workshops, and webinars related to job functions.
*Government Documents Librarianship*
- Oversees the acquisitions, cataloging, and collection management of
print and electronic Federal and state government documents titles for the
Libraries’ collections.
- Collaborates effectively with Government Documents liaison(s) in the
Information and Research Services Unit to facilitate services to patrons.
*Supervision*
- Supervises members of the Continuing Resources and Government
Documents Team: two Library Managers (directly); and two Library Technical
Assistants (indirectly). Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating
team members.
- Fulfills all University requirements for supervisors.
*Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities*
- Develops a focused program of high-quality research and creative
accomplishments, consistent with professional responsibilities and the
Libraries’ mission and goals.
*Service*
- Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in professional
responsibilities that serve the Libraries, University, profession, and
community.
*Salary and Benefits*
Faculty rank and a minimum salary of $61,000 based on the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental
plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days
sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave
are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or
other professional development activity.
*Location*
Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science and engineering-oriented
Carnegie Research One university in a college-town setting along a dynamic
Southeastern corridor. Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community
characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration,
school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel. Centrally located in the
beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson is in one of the
fastest-growing areas of South Carolina, and a two-hour drive from
Charlotte and Atlanta.
*Required Qualifications:*
- ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship.
- At least one year of full-time professional experience, or three years
paraprofessional experience, providing electronic serials management
services and/or electronic serials acquisitions or cataloging services in a
research library.
- At least one year professional experience or three years
paraprofessional experience providing print serials management services in
a research library, including demonstrated knowledge of serials holdings
records and holdings statements.
- Experience working with serials acquisitions and cataloging in a
library services platform/discovery system.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect in the
workplace.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
- At least one year’s experience in the management of government
documents technical services operations.
- Experience working with the Alma/Primo library services
platform/discovery system.
- Experience supervising others, particularly in training employees.
- Ability to communicate technical details clearly to stakeholders and
persons outside the unit or Libraries.
*Libraries Diversity Statement*
Clemson University Libraries seeks to best serve our community through
creating a welcoming environment in which diverse ideas and perspectives
come together to achieve common goals. We are committed to the practice of
inclusion as it is essential to the continued success not only of Clemson
University but of the library and information science profession. We
embrace Clemson’s core values of integrity, honesty, and respect, and add
to those the ideals of compassion, dignity, and historical awareness so
that Clemson Libraries’ staff, collections, spaces, and services inform the
interest, information, and enlightenment of all who we serve.
*Application Instructions*
Applicants should submit all applications and related materials via
Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/85097
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Required materials include a cover letter, professional curriculum vitae,
and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.
Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications received by April
16, 2021 will be guaranteed first consideration.
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