Head of Technical Services & Acquisitions, Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Posted August 7, 2015
Westfield State University seeks an energetic and forward-looking librarian to lead the library’s technical services and acquisitions functions. This is a full-time, 12-month tenure track position responsible for managing Ely Library’s Technical Services Department. This position reports to the Library Director.
The Ely Library Technical Services Department has two full-time support staff, one specializing in acquisitions/cataloging and the other in archives projects/reference and technical services. Departmental tasks include ordering and processing of library materials, repair of print materials, preparation of print monographs for rebinding, and managing the University Archives. The University Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to items related to the rich history of Westfield State University since its establishment in the 1830s. Student assistant time is used to help with archives projects and process new acquisitions. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and train support staff in accomplishing acquisitions, cataloging, and archives projects using WMS
- Improve acquisitions and cataloging workflows as needed
- Assure the integrity of the Library’s online catalog
- Maintain technical services statistics
- Plan for and oversee the long-term collection, preservation, and digitization of materials that document the history of Westfield State University.
- Work collegially with other librarians
- Communicate verbally and in writing with those involved in campus digitization projects (e.g. institutional repository)
- Collaborate as needed with archives staff from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston Public Library, and other colleges and universities on shared projects and issues
- Assist the Director in updating emergency planning and disaster recovery plans and procedures
- Act as Library liaison to assigned academic departments, updating subject LibGuides, and performing collection development tasks in those subject areas
- Serve at the Reference Desk as time permits or as needed for backup
- Participate in service to the University through committees and other work
- Contribute to local, regional, state and/or national organizations related to academic librarianship
- Remain knowledgeable and current in assigned areas of responsibility through ongoing professional development
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited library school
- Three years cataloging/metadata experience including original cataloging
- Working knowledge of OCLC and integrated library system(s)
- Knowledge of metadata standards for materials in various formats
- Experience supervising support staff in an academic library
- Working knowledge of library acquisitions processes
- Demonstrated understanding of current trends and developments in cataloging and metadata
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Second Master’s Degree
- Experience teaching information literacy skills
- Working knowledge of WorldCat Management Services or other cloud-based integrated library system
- Record of service to library and/or academic communities
- Knowledge of archival description, digitization, and preservation methods
Salary commensurate with experience.
For more information and to apply, go to http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/