Librarian, Serials

POSITION SUMMARY:  Coordinate and execute library standing order and periodicals acquisitions activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and receive library standing orders in accordance with established protocols
• Maintain records for periodicals, including catalog, check-in, claims, and bindery records with the assistance of student workers

• Pay invoices for library serials acquisitions activities
• Track and pursue serials acquisitions claims as needed
• Create new standing order records when appropriate
• Process payments for other library expenditures, such as periodicals invoices, specialized library equipment/supplies, contracted services, etc.
• Order general and specialized library supplies
• Supervise periodicals student workers
• Provide occasional administrative support for the Library Director

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office suite
• Internet search engines
• Integrated Library Software (ILS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with periodical/serial records and processes
• Working familiarity with German preferred

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  Periodicals student workers