What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisitions and E-Resources Librarian position at Ringling College of Art and Design?
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Job Description Summary
The Acquisitions & E-Resources Librarian plays a vital role in ensuring access to high-quality resources for members of the Ringling College community by overseeing the acquisition and maintenance of library materials. This includes establishing and overseeing acquisitions processes; supervising copy cataloging and performing descriptive cataloguing; managing and troubleshooting electronic resources; and working with the Director of Library Services to manage the Library’s ILS (Currently Alma/ Primo VE). This position supervises Library Technicians involved in acquisitions and cataloguing. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong background in library technology, cataloguing, and electronic resources. (Start date for this position will be June 2, 2025 or later.)
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acquisitions
Minimum Qualifications
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Job Description Summary
The Acquisitions & E-Resources Librarian plays a vital role in ensuring access to high-quality resources for members of the Ringling College community by overseeing the acquisition and maintenance of library materials. This includes establishing and overseeing acquisitions processes; supervising copy cataloging and performing descriptive cataloguing; managing and troubleshooting electronic resources; and working with the Director of Library Services to manage the Library’s ILS (Currently Alma/ Primo VE). This position supervises Library Technicians involved in acquisitions and cataloguing. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong background in library technology, cataloguing, and electronic resources. (Start date for this position will be June 2, 2025 or later.)
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acquisitions
- Manage the acquisition of library materials in all formats (print, electronic, and multimedia) including monographs, serials, databases, and other resources.
- Develop, document, and oversee acquisition workflows and related procedures.
- Collect and analyze usage statistics to inform collection development decisions.
- Supervise copy cataloging and perform descriptive cataloging and coding of library materials using MARC, RDA, and other metadata standards.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and discoverability of bibliographic records in the library's catalog.
- Stay current with developments in cataloging and metadata standards.
- Work with the Director of Library Services to manage the Integrated Library System (ILS).
- Manage the acquisition, licensing, implementation, and maintenance of electronic resources, including databases, electronic collections, and e-books.
- Troubleshoot access issues and provide technical support to staff.
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure integration of electronic resources with library systems.
- Oversee the electronic resources budget, including coordinating and negotiating with vendors and consortia to secure favorable pricing and licensing agreements.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate acquisitions and resource management staff.
- Collaborate with other library staff to ensure effective operations and services.
- Participate in library planning and assessment activities.
- Represent the Library on college-wide committees.
- Monitor emerging trends in library technologies and recommend improvements.
- Participate in other library operations or projects as needed.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
- Effectively supervises staff and student workers.
- Proficient in computers use, both visually and dexterously.
- Hearing and speaking abilities sufficient for regular communication with individuals and groups.
- Engages flexibly and creatively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited program.
- Three years of library experience involving acquisitions, cataloging and/or management of electronic resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current cataloging standards (RDA, MARC, LCSH) and classification systems (LC).
- Experience with research databases and other online library resources.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with ALMA, Primo VE, and OCLC WorldShare Management Services.
- Experience in an academic library setting.
- Experience with budget management.
- Education and/or experience in an area(s) of art and design.