[Eril-l] Request to post a position

[TRINA NOLEN]

I would like to submit the following position for posting:

Extended Collections Services Librarian
Mary and John Gray Library
Lamar University

Summary

The Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, self-motivated, technology-savvy, service-oriented individual to serve as Extended Collections Services Librarian. In the extended collections model, the library’s holdings combined with resource sharing (ILL), document delivery, and patron-driven acquisition, serve as a unified virtual collection to seamlessly meet user needs. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the successful candidate will be a key player in providing this seamless access to an ever-increasing portion of the universe of information resources, regardless of location, through a holistic approach to the use of advanced technologies and services. This is a non-tenure track faculty position. Salary is commensurate with knowledge and experience.

With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, Lamar University is one of Texas’ fastest growing universities. The Carnegie Research university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Beaumont is a Texas Gulf Coast city located between Houston and New Orleans. With mild winters and an exciting blend of cultures, it offers much to do with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and arts venues. As the 4th largest U.S. city, nearby Houston offers an extensive range of attractions.

Primary Responsibilities

  *   Coordinates and provides direction for interlibrary loan (ILL), document delivery, patron-driven acquisitions, and providing copyright compliance/clearance for faculty.
  *   Coordinates and manages the library’s electronic reserves service.
  *   Supervises unit personnel.
  *   Monitors copyright and intellectual property compliance for inter-library loan.
  *   Develops and manages a process for brokering copyright clearance for classroom use of copyrighted material.
  *   Plans, designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates procedures and policies in consultation with faculty and staff to further develop extended collection services.
  *   Represents the library in resource sharing relationships.
  *   Generates and analyzes statistical and narrative reports on unit operations.
  *   Publicizes and promotes the extended collections services across campus.
  *   Coordinates physical acquisitions of items.
  *   Maintains current awareness of developments in extended collection services and assist in shaping the library’s future in this area.
  *   Participates in professional activities such as committee service, conference attendance, research and publication, continuing education, and staff development.
  *   Perform other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

  *   MLS/MIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of three years of experience in an academic library, working in interlibrary loan, acquisitions, or serving remote users.
  *   Supervisor experience is highly desirable.
  *   Ability to work with a diverse population of colleagues and library users. Able to plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate projects with faculty and staff.
  *   Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  *   Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
  *   Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships.
  *   Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ILL management systems (Tipasa preferred), library integrated systems, and course management systems.
  *   Record of scholarship and service appropriate to a faculty role.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

To apply please visit: https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/9759

Thank you for your consideration,


Trina




Trina Nolen

Head of Technical Services

Lamar University

Mary & John Gray Library

PO Box 10021

Beaumont, Texas 77710

409-880-8126




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