Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing students and faculty access to all needed information resources through an interlibrary loan program that includes partnerships, loans, collaborations, and purchasing. This position will also supervise evening library operations, working Sunday – Thursday. This is a professional, full-time, salaried position that supports the research and instructional efforts of the library.
Direct Supervisor: Associate Director, Discovery Services
Department: Library--Discovery Services
Primary Duties:
- Responsible for ILL borrowing and lending operations, including coordination with acquisition policy and procedures.
- Work with Information Technology staff to keep services current with technological improvements.
- Responsible for helping develop procedures related to loan vs. purchase and implementing technology to streamline that process for patrons.
- Manage University funding for ILL.
- Receive and process interlibrary loan requests from the faculty, students, and staff.
- Train and oversee student work staff for ILL borrowing and lending operations.
- Investigate, upgrade, and implement new software products that streamline and improve ILL operations.
- Research and recommend equipment upgrades pertaining to ILL computer workstations, scanners, and fax machines.
- Maintain and prepare statistical information as required.
- Maintain knowledge of current bibliographic verification tools, hardware, and various software systems.
- Work with faculty, staff, students, and other libraries in all areas relating to ILL.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties:
- Supervise student workers and library operations Sunday from 1:00 – 9:00 pm and 5:00 – 9:00 pm in the evenings. Hours for the position: Sunday 1:00 – 9:00 pm, Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 9:00 pm.
- Summer hours may shift to fit changing library hours.
- Establish and maintain agreements with other libraries, vendors, and document delivery services.
- Interpret interlibrary service policies and functions for students, faculty, and staff.
- Serve as backup to Metadata and Discovery Librarian by providing copy cataloging when needed.
- Other projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Knowledge of a University library facility and practical knowledge of library cataloging work.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in working with the public.
- Demonstrated prior experience using complex computer programs.
- Experience with the OCLC system.
- Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to lift boxes of 50 pounds.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to travel for continuing professional education and possible participation on boards or groups.
- Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.
Supervisory:
- Oversee evening circulation and interlibrary loan student workers.
Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Website at www.southwestern.edu/.
To apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/104297. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vita, the names and contact information of three professional references, and salary expectations. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University's Background Check Policy process. EOE/M/F
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Dr. Alexia Riggs
Director, A. Frank Smith Jr. Library Center
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas
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