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Library Services Specialist III - Serials & Electronic Resources

The California State University, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


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534625

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Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Library, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

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Library Services Specialist IIIPosition SummaryWorking independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, and in close collaboration with the Acquisitions Coordinator, the LSS III Serials and Electronic Resources Specialist is responsible for ordering and managing materials in the library that arrive on a periodic basis, including print and electronic newspapers, magazines, journals, and government documents. This position requires a thorough level of technical expertise to provide leadership on serials maintenance, including clean-up projects, quality control, defining best practices, and training others in the department according to best practices. Responsibilities include: managing print and electronic serials acquisitions and renewals; preparing reports; providing training to department staff; and interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of serials and government documents. Responsible for all aspects of managing the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In consultation with the Department Head, Acquisitions Coordinator, and Electronic Resources Librarian, maintains usage and cost-per-use data for serials; responds to requests for holdings, usage, and cost-per-use data; prepares requested reports.FLSA : Non-exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)Anticipated Hiring Range : $3,964 per month - $4,500 per month, commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.Work Hours : 40 hours a week. To be scheduled Monday-Friday sometime between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A partial telework schedule may be available, subject to management approval.Required Qualifications1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting of library materials, particularly serials and government documents.2. Experience with ordering, receiving, and processing print and electronic periodicals and serials in all formats.3. Experience managing changes in title or status of standing order serials and periodicals and updating holdings information.4. Experience working with vendors to troubleshoot serial-related problems.5. Experience monitoring subscription expenditures and verifying and processing subscription invoices.6. Experience documenting procedures and providing training in elements of acquisitions work to other staff and Student Assistants.7. Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making.8. Demonstrated work lead or project lead experience.Preferred Qualifications9. Full proficiency in the use of the Acquisitions function of Alma, including Analytics, and experience with Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.10. Working knowledge of Serials and Cataloging functions in Alma & OCLC Connexion.11. Working knowledge of MARC Format for Holdings Data (MFHD).12. Working knowledge of MARC Format for Bibliographic Data.13. Experience managing government document profiles and collections in a Federal Depository Library.14. Librarian Technician Certificate (2-year program) and/or baccalaureate college degree.Documents Needed to ApplyResume and cover letter. Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.Equal Employment OpportunityCalifornia State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

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