Senior Resource Acquisitions Specialist - Woodruff Library

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Resource Acquisitions (RA), the specialist is responsible for serials maintenance processes and procedures that control the information about and access to Woodruff Library’s printserials collection serving patrons from all campuses. These responsibilities include timely and accurate tracking of information in applicable software programs, cataloging, problem solving, receiving and subscription maintenance, which ensure serials bibliographic content, and holdings data quality is consistent, reliable and provide effective access for the support of teaching, learning and research. Over time, responsibilities for managing electronic serials will grow as print subscriptions are reduced.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of related experience in print serials or electronic resources OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Collaboration and Connection: Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc.; commitment to diversity; capacity to adapt and thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment.
• Time Management: Evidence of demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and Binding: Serves as a primary expert in library services platform serials subscription records, applying specialized knowledge of print resource cataloging and maintenance, serials copy cataloging, for other RA team members and Emory Libraries staff within and beyond Resource Services. Performs essential tasks throughout the print serials lifecycle
• Electronic Resources: Ensures continuous access and authentication to electronic journals, databases, streaming video and other materials acquired digitally by coordinating with staff at other campus libraries and liaising with Core Systems (internal), vendors and publishers as necessary.
• Student Supervision: Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, reviewing time and attendance, and evaluating performance of student employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees