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Library Catalog Services Specialist - Tuscaloosa, AL

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ID :

#10061291

# of Positions :

Experience Required :

3 years

Salary :

$28032 - $41434 yearly

Duration :

Full Time Regular

Shift :

First Shift (Day)

Hours per week :

Job Description

SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
205.391.2272
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VACANCY NOTICE
Posting date: June 16, 2009
Closing Date: July 13, 2009

POSITION: Library Catalog Services Specialist DEADLINE EXTENDED

ANTICIPATED START
DATE: July 2009

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum of three (3) years of college or university library experience in cataloging required
• Minimum of one (1) year of college or university library project management skills for organization, analysis, troubleshooting, and communication required
• Minimum of one (1) year of concentrated, hands-on, progressively responsible experience in automated, integrated library systems and information technology required
• Demonstrated ability and experience in providing user training (individual and group instruction) required
• Experience in using automated, integrated library system designed for college or university libraries required
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces Millennium system in academic library setting preferred
• Specialized technical skills in use of OCLC/Lyrasis (formerly SOLINET) procedures and equipment; knowledge of MARC metadata forms, bibliographic and authority records, general database structure preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• To manage selected components of the library’s electronic system, including but not limited to cataloging, authority control, coding of item types and statistical classes; and to prepare related cataloging reports
• To supervise all technical processing and physical preparation and repair of books for shelving
• To acquire cataloging (directly or indirectly) for books and other library resources via specialized OCLC/Lyrasis procedures and equipment and to maintain the library catalog, including inventory of library holdings and catalog revisions as necessary
• In cooperation with other members of the department, to organize and provide training for library faculty and staff for cataloging and inventory functions
• To develop, when necessary, documentation and guides to assist faculty, staff, and students with use of catalog resources
• To assist the Director of Library Services in the development of formal and informal long and short-range plans for the use of computer-related library and research technologies
• To maintain current knowledge of developments in the library and information field with special emphasis on automation and technology and the applications locally
• To maintain good working relationships with administrative and academic computing departments on campus
• To participate in system training, either on campus or at out-of-town training sites as needed

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist students with advising/registration
2. Seek improvement through professional development activities
CONTINUED ON BACK

3. Participate actively and creatively in the TEAMSpirit activities of the institution
4. Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services
6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all campus constituencies

SALARY: Salary Schedule E3, Grade 5, Range $28,032-$41,434

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

1. Complete application files must be received in the Human Resources Office by Monday, June 29, 2009. Application deadline is extended to Monday, July 13, 2009.

2. A complete file consists of:

 SSCC employment application (application must be signed)
 Current resume [Note: Resume should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications, required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement]
 All college transcripts [Note: Applicants should submit ONLY those transcripts from institutions where degrees were awarded]
 Three signed letters of reference from individuals other than those referenced on the employment application
 A written Synopsis containing a maximum of 300 words on the topic, “My Understanding of the Community College”

NOTE: Failure to receive any item above, on or before the closing date, will result in disqualification from further consideration. Only items that are postmarked on or before the closing date can be accepted after the closing date.

3. Before an offer of employment is made, official transcripts must be submitted and employment verification(s) will be required from your previous and present employer(s).

4. The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.

5. Application forms are available from and should be returned to:

Director of Human Resources
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

A selection committee will review application files. Individuals selected as finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will be recommended to the College President for consideration. The President may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may choose to reopen the application and selection process. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 205. 391.2272.

SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DOES NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF MATERIALS RECEIVED.

Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of The Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including Postsecondary institutions under the control of The State Board of Education that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.