Clemson University Library seeks an inquisitive and service-oriented professional to provide leadership and direction for Interlibrary Loan services. Reporting to the head of the Information & Research
Services Unit, the Interlibrary Loan librarian will guide a team of 2.5 staff in providing access to material beyond Clemsons collections. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and
status. Clemson library faculty participate in library-wide planning and governance and are active in professional organizations.
Responsibilities
Coordinates all aspects of interlibrary loan, including managing staff and daily operations.
Investigates, develops and implements innovative and efficient ways to provide resource sharing services and deliver content to faculty and students.
Ensures interlibrary-loan-specific software/hardware is installed and upgraded as needed.
Applies knowledge of copyright law to interlibrary loan and other unit services such as course reserves.
Researches difficult or incomplete citations; identifies sources for requests that cannot be found in ILLiad and places orders.
Represents the Libraries on local and regional resource sharing groups; evaluates and pursues requests for reciprocal agreements.
Engages in outreach and participates in other unit activities. May provide instruction sessions, liaison services, collection development, and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
Maintains a working knowledge of resource sharing best practices.
Requirements
ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent
Two years library experience, preferably in public services
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced bibliographic searching skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with current trends in interlibrary loan and document delivery
Knowledge of Millennium, OCLC, ILLiad, WorldCat, and related interlibrary loan systems
Applied knowledge of copyright law
Experience providing basic and in-depth reference assistance
Supervisory skills and/or experience
Evidence of, or potential for, professional and/or scholarly activity
Salary and Benefits: Faculty rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. State of South Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available.
Various medical plans, dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Clemson University allows employees to earn
up to six credit hours free of charge each semester. 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 research university in a college-town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor. Ranked as one of Americas
Top Universities by U.S. News & World Report, 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 located in one of the fastest-growing areas of SC, and a short two-hour drive to major
destination cities in Charlotte and Atlanta.
Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position; personal r้sum้; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
electronically as a single attachment in PDF format to Ms. Kristy Snider, [log in to unmask] Applications received by November 14th will be guaranteed consideration.
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orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from
minorities and women.
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