Senior Resource Acquisitions Specialist - Woodruff Library

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Reporting to the Head of Resource Acquisitions (RA), the specialist is responsible for serials maintenance processes and procedures that control the information about and access to Woodruff Library’s printserials collection serving patrons from all campuses. These responsibilities include timely and accurate tracking of information in applicable software programs, cataloging, problem solving, receiving and subscription maintenance, which ensure serials bibliographic content, and holdings data quality is consistent, reliable and provide effective access for the support of teaching, learning and research. Over time, responsibilities for managing electronic serials will grow as print subscriptions are reduced.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving and Binding:

• Serves as a primary expert in library services platform serials subscription records, applying specialized knowledge of print resource cataloging and maintenance, serials copy cataloging, for other RA team members and Emory Libraries staff within and beyond Resource Services. Performs essential tasks throughout the print serials lifecycle

Electronic Resources:

• Ensures continuous access and authentication to electronic journals, databases, streaming video and other materials acquired digitally by coordinating with staff at other campus libraries and liaising with Core Systems (internal), vendors and publishers as necessary.

Student Supervision:

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, reviewing time and attendance, and evaluating performance of student employees.

The specialist does not supervise librarian or staff employees but does supervise student employees. The number of students supervised ranges from 1 to 3 and represents up to 1.5 FTE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of related experience in print serials or electronic resources OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

These qualifications are required by the library in addition to the minimum required qualifications of the University listed above.

Collaboration and Connection:

• Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc.; commitment to diversity; capacity to adapt and thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment.

Time Management:

• Evidence of demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.

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NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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