Resource Management Specialist-Monographs

This position focuses primarily on one-time resources / firm orders, including the acquisition of book and film content from a wide variety of vendors and sources, and ensuring that materials are made available in a streamlined way through copy cataloging workflows.

Work Days : Monday - Friday

Shift Start / End Time : 8 : 30am - 4 : 45pm

Hours Per Week : 37

Weeks Per Year : 52

Position Title : Resource Management Specialist-Monographs

Pay Status and Classification : Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor : Digital Projects & Metadata Librarian

Position Purpose :

Acquires and makes available resources in all formats to support teaching and learning. Processes orders for requested items, replacement items, and gifts. Communicates with vendors and library staff to acquire resources and resolve problems in a timely manner. Uses a variety of tools to bring new records into the library services platform to begin and sustain workflows. Contributes to the development of general and specialized acquisitions workflows and policies. Leverages technology to streamline ordering, processing, and inventory control. Works with the Coordinated Collection Management team to review legacy formats for triage, replacement, or deselection. Works with the Collection Development Librarian to triage and select gift books for the general collection, using technology and process guidelines to ensure a streamlined workflow. Trains and supervises student assistants.

Please note that this position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

• Acquire materials and resolve issues. Process all types of orders for library materials in all formats using department workflows. Perform on-demand acquisitions of materials for faculty and staff. Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve problems. Leverage technology to streamline ordering, processing, and inventory control.
• Copy cataloging. Performs copy cataloging for monograph records. Identifies, downloads, and edits catalog records for library discovery. Manages the batch loading and deleting of records, utilizing specialized programs and interfaces to create, manipulate, and transfer files of records for complex maintenance routines on catalog data.
• Data management. Use department workflows to import records, modify records as needed, or create brief national standard records when they cannot be downloaded from other sources. Create and edit local systems records to communicate special handling needs. Use specialized workflows to triage materials and identify issues with records. Perform copy cataloging on materials, including special formats, as needed.
• Collection maintenance. Pre-process gifts and produce reports to guide collection development decision-making. Review legacy formats and produce reports to guide triage, replacement, or deselection processes. Work with Collection Development Librarian to assess missing items for replacement or withdrawal. Perform basic book repair.
• Collaboration. Works closely with the Coordinated Collection Management team, Catalog & Metadata Librarian, Collection Development Librarian, and Access Services department to execute projects. Contacts vendors and publishers to facilitate orders and resolve problems. Supervise students as needed.

Qualifications :

Compensation :

The hourly range for this position is $21.40 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage / salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate / range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate / range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location : Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including :

Background Checks : In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation : Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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