Library Services Supervisor, Subscription Services, Keene State College, Keene NH
Posted July 18, 2014
Library Services Supervisor in Subscription Services
Mason Library
The Mason Library of Keene State College invites applications for a full-time benefited position of Library Services Supervisor. This position, under the supervision of the Collection Development Librarian, works with considerable independence and initiative within established guidelines and performs para-professional electronic resource, periodical, and database related tasks. Starting salary: $16.39/hr., complemented by a competitive benefit package.
Specific Responsibilities: Register, activate and process library subscriptions including databases, digital periodicals and e-books; track library subscription statistics for databases, journals and e-books; maintain electronic and print periodical data holdings including title changes, vendor information, holdings information and renewals; maintain stacks for print periodicals; select and prepare materials for binding; troubleshoot access problems for databases, e-books, and digital periodicals, identify discrepancies within digital journal holdings with title list and make recommendations for correction. Edit library catalog records following standards and protocols specific to Technical Services; process and supervise student employee processing of print periodicals including check in and claims; maintain communication with Library Systems for updates in link resolvers and library website; communicate with subscription vendors as needed under direction of supervisor. May hire, train, and supervise student workers for periodicals, stacks maintenance, and binding.
Other responsibilities include: Support the day-to-day operations of the library, communicate with the library and college community, use library specific databases, uphold library policies and procedures, perform transactions with outside constituencies, participate in professional development activities, other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required: Associate’s degree and three years of library work experience, or any combination of higher education and related work experience equal to five years; experience working in a customer service environment; excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with computer applications; organizational/data entry skills including attention to detail; supervisory experience; ability to work as a team member and independently in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional Desirable Qualifications: knowledge/experience with Millennium, Serials Solution 360 Link, print and digital periodicals; experience in an academic library environment. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.
Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54477
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
- Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities.
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; application materials must be received by Friday, August 1, 2014.
Keene State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society. We will recognize internal candidate status for those USNH non-status employees who have worked for USNH for at least 12 months and worked at least 1250 hours, or a half-time schedule. Applicants are responsible for notifying Keene State College Human Resources of their internal candidate status.