Berkeley - Graduate Theological Union - Serials and Digital Resources Specialist (part-time)

Closing Date: January 11, 2016 or until filled

View posting at http://gtu.edu/about/employment

To apply: Candidates should submit by email to cwoulfe@gtu.edu, a letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, and the names/contact information for three professional references. Please put “Apply-Serials and Digital Resources Specialist” in the subject line of your email.

The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) seeks a talented Serials and Digital Resources Specialist to provide support in the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library. This is a part-time (19 hour/week) position. Preferred workdays are weekdays.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services and Collection Development this position manages the acquisition of and maintains access to print and digital continuing resources.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain accurate Bibliographic, Order, Item, and Check-in records related to Serial subscriptions in Millennium Database
2. Initiate, renew, or cancel, serial subscriptions by means of vendors or individual publishers
3. Claim or otherwise replace late, missing, or damaged issues in a timely manner
4. Prepare binding shipments of current periodicals and resolve item records for bound volumes.
5. Authorize payment invoices and resolve vendor / order / claims difficulties as they arise
6. Hire, train, and supervise student assistants
7. Supervise the daily check-in, physical processing, and shelving of currently received issues
8. Refer new titles, ceased titles, title changes, and other cataloging problems to the Head of Technical Services and Collection Development.
9. Acquire digital subscriptions and products; manage digital subscriptions within Millennium and Serials Solutions environments; support on-campus and off-site access using Innovative Interfaces' Web Access Management module and related web pages.
10. Maintain monthly statistics of Serials Maintenance-related activities
11. Maintain in-house spreadsheets regarding current paid, membership, and gift subscriptions
12. Assist Library Patrons and Staff with serials related questions
13. Maintain the ATLA Duplicate Exchange List
14. Participate in training workshops related to the position
15. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements and physical demands listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential, principal duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• At least one year of library serials (or other complex data maintenance) experience
• Experience with automated serials systems, Millennium preferred
• Experience with Serials Solutions preferred
• Supervisory experience

Special Skills:

• Demonstrated facility with Office-based software
• Demonstrated facility with data entry and database management
• Demonstrated facility with project management
• Ability to lift and handle 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of serials bibliographic records
• Knowledge of MARC tagging for serials
• Reading knowledge of one or more European languages desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Positive customer service orientation
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written, listening and inter-personal
• Team player