Associate Librarian for Collection Management
- Employer
- Liberty University
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA
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- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services, Institutional & Business Affairs, Arts & Museum Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
F00103P
Classification Title:Administrative Faculty
Disclaimer:Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.
Position Title:Associate Librarian for Collection Management
Does this position require driving?:No
Contact:Anthony Ikwueme
Contact Phone Ext:4345923812
Contact Email:acikwueme@liberty.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function:The Collection Management Librarian is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, and directing the operations of the Collection Management (Technical Services) Department of the Law Library, coordinating all aspects of budgeting, acquisitions, cataloging, and classification of the library’s information resources.
Oversees and manages the Law Library materials budget, coordinating with the Director of the Law Library to establish annual budget projections and increases
Maintains and updates all material and budget statistics for ABA reporting
Collects and publishes data about the library collection and the work of the Technical Services department using established procedures and reports
Serves as Law Library’s System Administrator for integrated library automation system (Alma)
Participates in reference services
Supervises and trains Technical Services staff
Oversees and assigns the workflow of the Technical Services department
Performs original cataloging
Maintains bibliographic records on integrated library automation system (Alma)
Establishes and publishes departmental policies for cataloging and procedural standards
Participates in collection development, evaluating and recommending materials for purchase
Analyzes collection strengths
Conducts periodic inventories of the collection
Serves as contact with vendors and publishers
Minimum Qualifications:Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S. or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school required.
Committed to the mission of Liberty University and the School of Law
Law library or comparable experience
Experience with electronic resources required.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, RDA, AACR2, LC subject headings, OCLC, MARC formats, and integrated library automation systems.
Preferred Qualifications:JD preferred
Work Hours:Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; some evenings and weekends may be required.
Posting Date:06/18/2018
Quicklink:Organization
Since 1971, the mission of Liberty University has been to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow's world. With a unique heritage and an ever-expanding influence, Liberty remains steadfast in its commitment of Training Champions for Christ. Read more about Liberty at www.Liberty.edu/AboutLiberty.
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