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Serials/Acquisitions Coordinator -- Georgia College & State University --
Georgia
Georgia College & State University
Library and Instructional Technology Center
Serials/Acquisitions Coordinator
Georgia College & State University offers a unique opportunity for an
innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative librarian to provide vision
and leadership that both reflects current needs and anticipates future
trends in the management of acquisitions, serials, and electronic
resources in evolving library and instructional environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers and manages the activities of the
Serials/Acquisitions unit, including the supervision of faculty,
staff, and students. Participates in governance as a member of the Library
Management Council. Responsible for monitoring LITC budget and providing
information as needed for reporting and budget decisions. Responsible for
the acquisition, cataloging, processing, and fiscal accounting for serials
in print, microfilm, and electronic format. Manages the daily periodicals
operations, including orders, renewals, binding, statistical reporting,
invoicing, claiming activities, etc. Responsible for the acquisition,
licensing, implementation, assessment, and ongoing maintenance of
electronic resources. Registers, monitors, and troubleshoots
subscription-related access to electronic resources with publishers and
vendors, including EBSCO and Serials Solutions. Provides access to
electronic journals through support and maintenance of link resolver
software. Provides limited reference desk service; acts as liaison to one
or more departments on campus; and serves on LITC and university
committees.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS. Minimum of two (2) years
of serials management experience, preferably in an academic library.
Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions and budget management. Knowledge of
the purchasing, licensing, and management of electronic resources.
Experience working with vendors and publishers. Experience with an
integrated library system and OCLC. Successful supervisory experience.
Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to balance priorities and meet
deadlines. Flexibility in adapting to change. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a
team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all
responsibilities and assigned tasks. Strong analytical, problem-solving,
and organizational skills. Commitment to professional
growth/development and the ability to mentor and train others.
Potential to meet academic rank and tenure requirements. Preferred:
3-5 years of acquisitions and/or serials experience in an academic
library, which includes supervision. Experience with Voyager, Serials
Solutions, and SFX.
RANK AND SALARY: 12-month, tenure-track appointment. Salary and
faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive
benefits package includes Tuition Assistance Program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, current vita, copy
of transcripts (official transcripts required prior to interviewing), and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three
professional references to: Christine Zuger, Co-Chair,
Serials/Acquisitions Coordinator Search, Library and Instructional
Technology Center, Georgia College & State University, Campus Box 043,
Milledgeville, GA 31061. Georgia is an Open Records state. The finalist
will be required to submit to a background investigation.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY: Georgia College & State University is the state's
designated Public Liberal Arts University, located in historic
Milledgeville. The campus consists of 6,000 students. The Library and
Instructional Technology Center is one of the largest libraries in
Georgia, with space for 450,000 volumes. The library includes 39 group
study rooms, two electronic classrooms, three computer labs, a graphics
lab, and an Internet cafe. Primary access to the library catalog,
periodical indexes, and full-text periodical databases is provided via
GALILEO, Georgia's state-wide library consortium. The library also houses
the internationally recognized Flannery O'Connor Collection, the papers of
Georgia's late United States Senator, Paul D. Coverdell, and the
university's museum.
Visit Georgia College at http://www.gcsu.edu and the library at
http://library.gcsu.edu.
GCSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed
to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. It is expected that successful
candidates share in this commitment.
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