Serials Coordinator, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Posted November 22, 2015
Library & Technology Services (LTS) at Brandeis University is looking for a Serials Coordinator. This person will coordinate daily activities of student staff for processing serial publications to insure efficient workflow; responsible for processing serial publications and perform payment processing for periodicals; supervise the commercial binding process; responsible for maintaining accurate information about our serial holdings(print and online); and assist with maintaining electronic resources.
Coordinates daily activities of serials processing for print and electronic journals. This includes serials’ check-in, claiming, renewals, invoicing, and binding; ensures efficient periodicals processing. Responsible for payments of periodical subscriptions; serves as primary contact with subscription vendors.
Coordinates projects related to serials processing, such as the implementation of the Electronic Resource Management system; serves as a serials resource person for staff throughout Library and Technology Services; identifies and resolves problems relating to receipt of print material and online access. Assist in the coordination annual serial renewal for print and electronic journals subscriptions. Facilitates the process print subscription to online format.
Responsible for collecting and analyzing usage statistics for electronic and print serial resources; maintaining records for electronic serials in ALMA; maintaining the quality of serial bibliographic records in the ALMA database.
Supervises and trains student assistants to check-in print serial publications using the acquisition database, to perform serial binding using the bindery system, and to check online access to electronic serials for broken links.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED: College degree; 5 years library experience with serials/periodicals; experience with automated library systems, link resolvers and binding systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with content management systems; E-Resource Management Systems, OpenURL, EZproxy, good organizational skills with strong attention to detail; supervisory skills; fluency in the English language; ability to work as part of a team
PREFERRED: Experience with Ex Libris ALMA automated library System and ABLE Bindery System; Knowledge of Hebrew/Yiddish; Knowledge of other European languages Knowledge of both PC and Mac applications, and ability to troubleshoot common computer and software problems.
NOTE: Responsibilities include lifting and moving of boxes of books and other library materials.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at https://careers.brandeis.edu/s
Closing Statement:
Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected category.