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JOB DESCRIPTION
REESE LIBRARY –
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Acquisitions and Cataloging
Librarian
Nature of Work:
Work involves overall
supervision of acquisitions, cataloging, and processing programs. Working
knowledge of computer systems and procedures is required for performing
day-to-day operations and resolving technical problems. Participation in both
reference and library instruction services is required. Public relation skills
are required for communicating with vendors, publishers, faculty and students.
Reports to Library Director and/or Associate Library Director.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and direct
activities of acquisitions, cataloging, and processing departments
• Provide overall
supervision and training of staff
• Oversee all accounting
and record keeping for acquisitions and serials
• Communicate with
vendors, publishers, and faculty on an ongoing basis
• Maintain authority and
quality control for the online Voyager catalog database
• Participate in
collection development
• Participate in the
general library instruction program
• Share rotating
reference desk duties, including occasional evening and weekend hours
• Meet library and
university requirements for promotion and tenure in the areas of teaching,
service and professional development
• Perform other duties as
assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director
Requirements:
• American Library
Association (ALA)-accredited Master’s degree
• Ability to supervise
and direct the workflow of a department
• Ability to operate
technology associated with modern cataloging practices
• Ability to maintain
records and statistics related to technical services, to include
generating reports as needed
• Ability to perform
original cataloging, classification and subject analysis of all formats of
materials
• Knowledge of basic
accounting principles
• Excellent oral and
written communication skills
• Commitment to and
enthusiasm for reference service and library instruction
• Working knowledge of
construction SQL queries, using tools such as Microsoft Access
• Experience with OCLC
and Voyager or similar system required
• Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships
• Candidate must pass a
credit check in order to possess an ASU Purchasing Card
Salary/Rank/Benefits:
• Salary and rank
commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Anticipated salary
range: Mid-$40Ks
• Benefits of the
University System of Georgia Augusta
State University
• Tenure track
Date of Appointment: No later than 1 July, 2010
Applications: Deadline to submit is 1 May, 2010. Applications should
include: a letter of interest summarizing how candidate meets the
qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three professional
references. Electronically send applications to:
Ms. Yadira V. Payne
Augusta State
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.