Job Title: Continuing Resources Librarian
FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 46,000 students. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. More information is available at: http://www.fiu.edu.
Job Summary
The Florida International University Libraries are looking for a Continuing Resources Librarian to help lead the way as our Serials Unit continues to evolve in the area of serials and other continuing resources management. This supervisory position will provide direction and coordination in the acquisition, access, tracking, assessment, and de-selection of both traditional and emerging continuing resources collected by the FIU Libraries. Reporting to the Head of the Resource Development Department, this position will ensure timely and quality service to patrons by participating in regular evaluation of current and future resource procedures; setting timely goals and objectives; and overseeing collaborative projects related to continuing resources.
As an agent for transformative change, while at the same time ensuring traditional quality control, the Continuing Resources Librarian will: monitor and engage with national and international trends in serials discovery and access; work closely with the department head developing projects reflecting library and academic trends; work collaboratively across library departments supporting library initiatives and streamlining serials workflows accordingly; supervise serials staff and ensure staff are kept current in the skills required to do their job; foster patron-centered practices; serve the library, staff, and profession through active participation in associations, meetings, and committee work.
To Apply
Initial screening of applications will begin:and continue until the position is filled.
To view the full job ad, visit: http://www.fiujobs.org - Position number 44576000.
Applications must be submitted online, will accompanying documentation. Accompanying documentation must include a letter of interest, a résumé, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.
All inquiries should be directed to Gayle Williams, Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, at
gayle.williams@fiu.edu.
Florida International University is a member of the state university system and is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.