Assistant Supervisor for Serials

Belmont University

Lila D. Bunch Library at Belmont University is looking for a motivated individual to join our Asset Management Team. Under the leadership of the Asset Management Librarian, the Assistant Supervisor for Serials manages print and electronic journal subscriptions from acquisitions to delivery, supports the Electronic Resource Management Librarian in tracking databases and management of renewals, runs reports on electronic serials usage, maintains union list information on file with OCLC, and engages in some copy cataloging work. If you are interested in organizing and facilitating access to information for a growing study body and teaching faculty, please consider joining our talented library team.

Job responsibilities include electronic and print serials management and some copy cataloging duties.

• Manage e-journal subscriptions from acquisitions to delivery, including receiving requests for new titles from faculty and librarians, ordering, invoicing, cataloging new subscriptions, registering and activating access for electronic journals.
• Serve as support for Electronic Resource Management Librarian in tracking databases, populating Alma ERM with all electronic resource licenses, and management of renewals.
• Work closely with Electronic Resources Librarian to develop library best practices for providing access to electronic collections.
• Run reports on electronic usage statistics and co-coordinate regular continuations reviews and assessment of resources.
• Manage standing order subscriptions, including ordering, invoicing, cataloging, receiving and checking in new materials, claiming missing materials, cancellations, and weeding.
• Manage print periodicals and microforms including, ordering, invoicing, cataloging, receiving and checking in new issues, claiming missing issues/volumes, cancellations, and weeding.
• Maintain union list information on file with OCLC.
• Work with the Digital Access and Metadata Librarian to create and maintain an accurate, updated catalog of library resources
• Locate appropriate bibliographic records and performs complex editing to improve and enhance the data according to national and local cataloging standards

 

Education:  Two years college; bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent experience or combination of education and experience will be considered.

 

Experience:  Required: 2-5 years’ experience working in library collection management/technical services environment; other library and data entry experience helpful

 

Salary Range: $35,700 - $43,000

 

For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, please visit jobs.belmont.edu.

 

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

 

Review of applications will begin September 20, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.