Sacramento - CSU Sacramento Library - Library Services Specialist III, Serials Maintenance/Collections Analysis

https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/2863

Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/07/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/07/2018

Salary Range $3,371 – 5,953 monthly

Job Summary
Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, the Library Services Specialist III (LSS III) – Serials Maintenance/Collections Analytics position is responsible for quality control, problem solving, drafting procedures, and compiling statistics and analysis regarding the daily workflow of collections and budget analysis. This position requires a thorough level of technical expertise to gather, coordinate, and analyze collection data, then report data in easy-to-comprehend visualizations. This position will work with analyzing print and digital collections owned by the library. This position will provide leadership on serials maintenance including cleaning up current purchase order lines, defining best practice, and training others in the department according to best practice.
In consultation with the Department Head, responsibilities include: recommending and implementing new procedures; anticipating, testing, and recommending new technologies; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; collecting, recording, and reporting statistics; interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials.

Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
- Working knowledge of library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records.
- Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
- Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
- Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
- Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
- Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
- Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.

Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Qualifications

EXPERIENCE
1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting for library materials.
2. Experience with drafting documentation of procedures and providing training to others.
3. Experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support planning and/or budgeting.
4. Demonstrated experience in project management.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
5. Proficiency with standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Office 365) and the Internet.
6. Knowledge of long-range collections planning through the organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.
7. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.
8. Ability to coordinate and liaise with others (e.g. other CSU campuses) to problem-solve and participate in developing best practices.
9. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and the relation to overall library operations.
10. Ability to investigate and research complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
11. Strong communication skills.
12. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
13. Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
14. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications
15. Full proficiency in the use of various functions in Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
16. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
17. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.
18. Knowledge of Tableau Desktop and the Alma Web Data Connector.

Physical Demands
19. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.

Hiring Preference
This position is open for application by current Sacramento State staff.

For questions regarding this search, contact:
Employment Services 916-278-6326