Library Specialist-Resource Acquisition and Description

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

Physically receives new library resources (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.). Completes appropriate physical processing of resources, as determined by their format. Performs collection maintenance, including shifting, physical relocation and deselection. Maintains the integrity of the library’s online catalog by performing bibliographic management operations, including reviewing and updating bibliographic, holdings, and item records and importing and overlaying bibliographic records. Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as needed and/or assigned. Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting. Identifies, verifies and resolves problems related to accessing the library’s electronic resources. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of library experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of coursework in Library and Information Science.
• Experience with bibliographic formats and standards.
• Experience with a library management system.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Physically receives new library resources (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.).
• Completes appropriate physical processing of resources, as determined by their format.
• Performs collection maintenance, including shifting, physical relocation and deselection.
• Maintains the integrity of the library’s online catalog by performing bibliographic management operations, including reviewing and updating bibliographic, holdings, and item records and importing and overlaying bibliographic records.
• Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as needed and/or assigned.
• Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting.
• Identifies, verifies and resolves problems related to accessing the library’s electronic resources.
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level