Collection Development Librarian Sul Ross State University -
Alpine, TX
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Sul Ross State University,
Alpine, Texas
Job No :
12-67A
Salary:
$35,118
Required:
Master’s degree from an ALA
accredited library program; Demonstrated knowledge of Web design principles;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with variety of
personal computer applications, including word processing and electronic
mail; ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with
library staff and the university community; strong working knowledge of
traditional and electronic library formats.
Preferred:
Advanced degree in a subject
field; Spanish language skills; Professional experience in an academic
library; experience in evaluating and selecting library materials in both
traditional and electronic formats; experience with automated library
environment; experience using Drupal; experience using social media in a
professional context; Working knowledge of statistical tools for analyzing
library collections; knowledge of automated acquisitions systems.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Makes decisions regarding the
selection and retention of print and electronic materials, including
McNaughton Bestsellers, DVD collection, and Juvenile Collection; plans,
coordinates, and manages systematic analysis and weeding of all collections
and formats; performs analysis of collection usage; implements review and
update of the library’s collection development policies and procedures;
communicates with faculty and library staff about library collection issues
to ensure necessary input relating to collection needs; assists in developing
and maintaining the library’s web page; contributes to the development and
publicizing of collections and information in the Library’s on-line system,
website, and other resources; serves as liaison between the Public Services Department
and the Technical Services Department to facilitate timely and efficient
delivery of library resources to users; manages the Library’s gifts and
donations; provides reference and information services as assigned at the
Information Desk; participates in night and weekend duty as library building
manager and reference librarian. Create and maintain Library website.
Other
Information:
This position is security
sensitive.
About
SRSU:
Sul Ross State University, located
in Alpine, Texas , is a member of the Texas State
University System. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's
and master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students
on campus in Alpine.
At an elevation of 4,480 feet in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas,
and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and
cool summers. Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site,
Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to
three hours' driving distance from Alpine.
See
http://www.sulross.edu
How to Apply:
Submit letter of interest, resume,
contact information for three references and completed Sul Ross application
to Human Resources, Sul Ross State University, Box C-13, Alpine, TX 79832.
Phone (432) 837-8058; fax (432) 837-8244; e-mail humanresources@sulross.edu.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Texas Law requires a 90 day waiting period before new state employees are
eligible to enroll in health insurance.
