Serials Librarian Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX Texas A & M University-Kingsville, a member of the Texas A&M University System and a majority Hispanic state-supported institution, seeks a dynamic Serials Librarian responsible for acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of serials in all formats (including SUDOC classified government documents). Manages ordering, receiving, binding, fiscal control, and cataloging of serial publications; evaluates license agreements for electronic journal subscriptions; participates in vendor selection. Supervises and trains two full-time library assistants. Participates in general reference duty and may have other duties as assigned. Reports to Head of Technical Services. REQUIRES: Accredited American Library Association MLS or MLIS degree from a regionally accredited institution or university; knowledge of current trends in serials control, especially electronic journal publishing; effective communication and problem solving skills; ability to collaborate on team projects; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. DESIRED: Experience with acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of serials in all formats, including electronic journals and government documents in an academic library environment; supervisory and leadership skills; effective training skills. Experience negotiating with vendors/aggregators concerning contracts and licenses for electronic journals and databases. UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY: Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a member of the Texas A&M University System, is a majority Hispanic state-supported institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,000. Located in Kingsville, a South Texas community of 25,000, the University is 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and North Padre Island and 120 miles north of Mexico. The region is known for its mild winters, extended growing season, and moderate cost of living. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity, the university particularly invites applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please inform the Search Committee Chair. SALARY: $34,698.00 per year. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, résumé, transcripts (see statement below) and three letters of reference to Katherine Hajek, Search Committee Chair. Application review begins immediately; open until filled. Mail to Katherine Hajek, Chair of the Serials Librarian Search Committee, James C. Jernigan Library, MSC 197, 700 University Blvd, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 78363. Electronic submissions in Word or Adobe Acrobat accepted at katherine.hajek@tamuk.edu. Transcripts: Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the Search Committee Chair. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm. Texas A&M University is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. EEO/AA/ADA |