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Offer: Resource Management Specialist-Monographs:Job description:
Resource Management Specialist-Monographsthis job offer focuses primarily on one-time resources / firm orders, including the acquisition of book and film content from a wide variety of vendors and sources, and ensuring that materials are made available in a streamlined way through copy cataloging workflows.Work Days: Monday - Friday Shift Start/End Time: 8:30am - 4:45pm Hours Per Week: 37 Weeks Per Year: 52 Position Title: Resource Management Specialist-Monographs Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time manager: Digital Projects & Metadata Librarian Position Purpose: Acquires and makes available resources in all formats to support teaching and learning. Processes orders for requested items, replacement items, and gifts. Communicates with vendors and library staff to acquire resources and resolve problems in a timely manner. Uses a variety of tools to bring new records into the library services platform to begin and sustain workflows. Contributes to the development of general and specialized acquisitions workflows and policies. Leverages technology to streamline ordering, processing, and inventory control. Works with the Coordinated Collection Management team to review legacy formats for triage, replacement, or deselection. Works with the Collection Development Librarian to triage and select gift books for the general collection, using technology and process guidelines to ensure a streamlined workflow. Trains and supervises student adjuncts. Please note that this job offer is not eligible for relocation benefits. Essential Responsibilities and tasks: » Acquire materials and resolve issues. Process all types of orders for library materials in all formats using department workflows. Perform on-demand acquisitions of materials for faculty and staff. Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve problems. Leverage technology to streamline ordering, processing, and inventory control. » Copy cataloging.Performs copy cataloging for monograph records. Identifies, downloads, and edits catalog records for library discovery. Manages the batch loading and deleting of records, utilizing specialized programs and interfaces to create, manipulate, and transfer files of records for complex maintenance routines on catalog data. » Data management. Use department workflows to import records, modify records as needed, or create brief national standard records when they cannot be downloaded from other sources. Create and edit local systems records to communicate special handling needs. Use specialized workflows to triage materials and identify issues with records. Perform copy cataloging on materials, including special formats, as needed. » Collection maintenance.Pre-process gifts and produce reports to guide collection development decision-making. Review legacy formats and produce reports to guide triage, replacement, or deselection processes. Work with Collection Development Librarian to assess missing items for replacement or withdrawal. Perform basic book repair. » Collaboration.Works closely with the Coordinated Collection Management team, Catalog & Metadata Librarian, Collection Development Librarian, and Access Services department to execute projects. Contacts vendors and publishers to facilitate orders and resolve problems. Supervise students as needed. Qualifications required » Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year related work practice (procurement, library technology, etc.) and/or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice. » managery practice is preferred. » Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Suite products. » capability to lgain new expertise and systems and develop new workflows to accommodate new systems and services required. » Library acquisition practice and general expertise of the current publishing industry are highly desirable. » expertise of MARC and/or other national standards for bibliographic information and data sharing are preferred. » capability to use independent judgment, solve problems, manage details, and make decisions preferred. » capability to be an effective member of a working team required. » Solid communication and conflict resolution expertise required. » Service oriented and good public relations expertise required to represent Union College to outside vendors and internal constituents required. Compensation: The hourly range for this job offer is $21.40 per hour. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Job location: Schenectady, NY We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits including: » Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time » Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays » Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) » Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs » Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development » Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability » Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your . Skills:
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