From: "Carrillo, Brenda" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 20:43:19 +0000

Sacramento State University Library has just posted an opening for a
Library Services Specialist III – Serials & Electronic Resources. Please
pass along to anyone who would be interested.



The position description and application can be found here:
https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/534625/library-services-specialist-iii-serials-electronic-resources.




*Position Summary*



Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of
Collection Management Services, and in close collaboration with the
Acquisitions Coordinator, the LSS III Serials and Electronic Resources
Specialist is responsible for ordering and managing materials in the
library that arrive on a periodic basis, including print and electronic
newspapers, magazines, journals, and government documents. This position
requires a thorough level of technical expertise to provide leadership on
serials maintenance, including clean-up projects, quality control, defining
best practices, and training others in the department according to best
practices. In consultation with the Department Head and Acquisitions
Coordinator, responsibilities include: managing print and electronic
serials acquisitions and renewals; monitoring renewal cost increases;
monitoring and dealing with adds and drops from packages; preparing
reports; participating in the assessment of department operations and
functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff;
and interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the
acquisition of serials and government documents. Responsible for all
aspects of managing the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In
consultation with the Department Head, Acquisitions Coordinator, and
Electronic Resources Librarian, maintains usage and cost-per-use data for
serials; responds to requests for holdings, usage, and cost-per-use data;
prepares requested reports; supports data-driven decisions about
collections.



Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,775 per month - $4,500 per month, commensurate
with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.



*Time Base:* Full-Time



*Work Hours:* 40 hours a week. To be scheduled Monday-Friday sometime
between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A partial telework schedule may be available,
subject to management approval.



*Department Information *



As the center of campus intellectual discovery, the Sacramento State
University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly
communication at the University by integrating the library with student
success programs and instruction. One of 23 libraries in the California
State University System, the Sacramento State University Library holds over
1.4 million volumes, comprised of print and electronic monographs and
serials, and is a U.S. Government Depository. The library’s mission is to
inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities. The
University Library is undergoing rapid transformation with a
forward-thinking vision and a deep commitment to improving the campus
learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and
historically underrepresented in university libraries to join our growing
organization of 25 library faculty, 33 staff and approximately 60 student
assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our
students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive
environment to ensure one another’s success.



The University Library is committed to ensuring that our library is a
welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and
community members. Sacramento State is a minority-serving institution;
having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and
Asian American and Native American Pacific Island Serving Institution
(AANAPISI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities
and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in
service to our communities. As an anchor university we aim to connect our
students, faculty, and staff with the community to achieve lasting
improvements through inclusive civic engagement.



If you have any questions, please let me know!



Thank you!

Brenda





*Brenda Carrillo*

*Head of Collection Management Services*

*University Library, *

*California State University Sacramento*

(916) 278-5659

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