Library Specialist - Resource Acquisition and Descripton

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives, the Library Specialist for Resource Acquisition & Description supports the development and maintenance of the library’s collection and access to library resources.
• Physically receives new library resources (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.).
• Completes appropriate physical processing of resources, as determined by their format.
• Performs collection maintenance, including shifting, physical relocation and deselection.
• Maintains the integrity of the library’s online catalog by performing bibliographic management operations, including reviewing and updating bibliographic, holdings, and item records and importing and overlaying bibliographic records.
• Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as needed and/or assigned.
• Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting.
• Identifies, verifies and resolves problems related to accessing the library’s electronic resources.
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of library experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of library organization, procedures and services.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lift moderate weight (up to 50 pounds) and push book trucks with library materials.
• Ability to learn computers and basic software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework in Library and Information Science.
• Experience with bibliographic formats and standards.
• Experience with a library management system.
• Supervisory experience.