Library Specialist - Resource Acquisition and Descripton

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking a Library Specialist for Resource Acquisition & Description to support collection development and access to library resources. The role involves handling new resources, processing, catalog maintenance, and supervision of student workers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with library experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of library experience.
• Knowledge of library organization, procedures and services.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push book trucks.

Responsibilities

• Physically receives new library resources (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.).
• Completes appropriate physical processing of resources as per their format.
• Performs collection maintenance including shifting, relocation and deselection.
• Maintains the online catalog through bibliographic management and records updates.
• Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as assigned.
• Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting.
• Identifies, verifies and resolves problems accessing electronic resources.
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Library experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Training supervision

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives, the Library Specialist for Resource Acquisition & Description supports the development and maintenance of the library’s collection and access to library resources.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of library experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of library organization, procedures and services.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lift moderate weight (up to 50 pounds) and push book trucks with library materials.
• Ability to learn computers and basic software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Additional Qualifications

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

Telecommuting

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.