[Eril-l] Serials Coordinator- Brandeis University

[Katherine Collins]

**Please excuse any cross-posting**

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Position: Serials Coordinator
Library & Technology Services (LTS) at Brandeis University is looking 
for a Serials Coordinator. This person will coordinate daily activities 
of student staff for processing serial publications to insure efficient 
workflow; responsible for processing serial publications and perform 
payment processing for periodicals; supervise the commercial binding 
process; responsible for maintaining accurate information about our 
serial holdings(print and online); and assist with maintaining 
electronic resources.


Coordinates daily activities of serials processing for print and 
electronic journals. This includes serials' check-in, claiming, 
renewals, invoicing, and binding; ensures efficient periodicals 
processing. Responsible for payments of periodical subscriptions; serves 
as primary contact with subscription vendors.

Coordinates projects related to serials processing, such as the 
implementation of the Electronic Resource Management system; serves as a 
serials resource person for staff throughout Library and Technology 
Services; identifies and resolves problems relating to receipt of print 
material and online access. Assist in the coordination annual serial 
renewal for print and electronic journals subscriptions. Facilitates the 
process print subscription to online format.

Responsible for collecting and analyzing usage statistics for electronic 
and print serial resources; maintaining records for electronic serials 
in ALMA; maintaining the quality of serial bibliographic records in the 
ALMA database.
Supervises and trains student assistants to check-in print serial 
publications using the acquisition database, to perform serial binding 
using the bindery system, and to check online access to electronic 
serials for broken links.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED: College degree; 5 years library experience with 
serials/periodicals; experience with automated library systems, link 
resolvers and binding systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills; 
familiarity with content management systems; E-Resource Management 
Systems, OpenURL, EZproxy, good organizational skills with strong 
attention to detail; supervisory skills; fluency in the English 
language; ability to work as part of a team

PREFERRED: Experience with Ex Libris ALMA automated library System and 
ABLE Bindery System; Knowledge of Hebrew/Yiddish; Knowledge of other 
European languages Knowledge of both PC and Mac applications, and 
ability to troubleshoot common computer and software problems.
NOTE: Responsibilities include lifting and moving of boxes of books and 
other library materials.

How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at 
https://careers.brandeis.edu/staffjobs/. Elect option for "External 
Applicant". Sort the job listing by clicking the Job ID column heading. 
Locate the desired job listing. Click the job title and then Apply Now.

Closing Statement:
Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 
and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible 
veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to 
discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, 
ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic 
information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the 
basis of any other legally protected category.
-- 
Katherine Collins
Manager of Electronic Resources
Brandeis University Library and Technology Services
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454
phone 781-736-4731