Library Technician III – Serials Acquisitions, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Posted March 25, 2019

Come work for a library that encourages innovation, change, and professional growth. OSU libraries has an opening in the Acquisitions team. This position will focus on maintaining our robust serials and standing order collection from start to finish. The ideal candidate will understand the complexities of ordering, receiving, and maintaining print and electronic serials and standing orders. They strive to provide excellent customer service through their strong communication skills, collaborations, and problem-solving efforts. 

OSU offers great benefits for their employees. The monthly salary for this position will fall within the range of $2825 -$4259. Starting salary range is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/74193 Posting number: P02053CT

Applications will continue to be accepted through April 12, 2019. 

Position Summary

As a Library Technician 3 (LT3) for Oregon State University Libraries and Press (OSULP) in the Acquisitions unit based in Corvallis, OR, they will be responsible for managing the libraries’ print serials and standing orders, physical media and assist with electronic resources for the Resource Acquisitions & Sharing Department (RAS). Primary responsibilities are to manage the library’s resources throughout their entire lifecycle: acquisition, maintenance in the Integrated Library System (ILS), physical processing, and closure of resources. The person in this position is responsible for communicating with internal and external library stakeholders concerning technical and service related issues. They are expected to cross-train, participate and/or lead projects, and grow in a collaborative environment.

As a member of OSULP, the employee in this position must be sensitive to the needs of an inclusive and diverse community at Oregon State University and fulfill the relevant duties in support of the University’s core values in promoting a welcoming, respectful and accessible environment in engaging with members of both the University and OSULP.

Position Duties

70% Subscription Life Cycle: 

• Provides support with the processing and payment of invoices and credits, reconciling OSULP’s purchase card and state funds using business center’s financial databases (e.g., Banner, Core, Procurement/BennyBuy, and OSU foundation systems) to ensure expenditures are accurate, evaluate funds levels and report informaiton to RAS director, and collaborate with unit members to close the fiscal year in ILS.
• Reviews and monitors publisher and vendor announcements for changes in purchased or gifted resources. Collaborates and communicates with Library faculty, staff, and vendors to receive and process physical resources, create and maintain physical and electronic resources in the Library’s ILS records for serials, standing orders, federal documents, newspapers, and physical media. Ensure order records are accurate in the library’s ILS.
• Evaluate processes and presents suggestions for improving workflow and procedures. Monitors issues and concerns that may arise during the life cycle of a resource. The LT3 makes independent decisions and/or collaborate with colleagues to resolve problems or work on special projects.

15% Collaborations:

• Actively participate in meetings, committees or task forces as directed by supervisor or RAS director. Incumbent, as the subject expert for the unit, will be expected to contribute to decision making discussions. Communicate and collaborate with members from consortia groups and repository organizations such as Orbis Cascades Alliance, Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) and The Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST).

10% Student support:

• Assist with training of unit student workers, evaluates their work and provides ongoing support.

5% Collection Development: 

• Responds to requests from OSULP’s collection council to provide reports pertaining to pricing models, content, and licensing information for resources under consideration for renewal, transition between print and electronic formats or for deselection.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree plus two years of current (within 5 years) experience in a Library; OR 4 years of current library experience. AND advanced proficiency in multiple library specific computer applications, e.g., integrated library systems, database applications, institutional repository; content management systems. Some positions may also require in-depth knowledge of specialty area(s), e.g., original cataloging, complex copy cataloging, serials management, ILL management, government documents, image resources, music.

• Minimum two years (within the last 5 years) serial management experience (including analyzed serials classed together or separately) and knowledge of serials bibliographic records.
• Minimum one year of experience processing invoices and credits.
• One year of experience maintaining library print and electronic resources in an ILS.
• Minimum one year of experience copy cataloging and using online bibliographic databases (i.e., OCLC, Integrated Library Systems) and vendor systems.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

 One year experience using a company purchase card to buy material and use financial databases (Banner or other business center database) to reconcile purchases, run reports and problem solve.

• Ex Libris products ILS experience. Alma and Primo experience is desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Federal documents and SuDoc classification experience.
• Experience working with consortia groups and repository organizations.
• Able to lift boxes and/or push carts weighing as much as 25 pounds.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. Posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.