Position: Library Resources Specialist / Senior Library Resources Specialist (Technical Position)

Employer: The Li Ka Shing Library, SMU

Job Description:

The Li Ka Shing Library is seeking a flexible, innovative, service oriented staff to join our existing Technical Services team in a six month contract position, with possible renewal. The person will assist in library operations on serials control and processing, e-resources management, and record maintenance, using the library’s Millennium Integrated Library Management system. While full time employment is preferred, the library will consider part time employment for a candidate experienced in Millennium or another international ILMS. The duties involved are as follows:
•  Support subscription and renewal of serials and databases
• Utilize library management system to check-in, claim and update holdings
• Manage access to electronic resources
• Collect and prepare materials for binding and monitor the physical processing of bound volumes
• Monitor and ensure accuracy and consistency in record keeping
• Assemble and prepare a variety of statistical data for reports

The successful candidate may also be required to work a regular shift, including weekends at the customer service desk.

Requirements:
• Diploma, preferably in library and information science, or equivalent years of relevant experience in library, academic or research settings
• Suitable applicants with less work experience may be considered for a position at a junior level
• Experience working with an integrated library system and vendor applications will be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks as a member of a team
• Ability to work positively, productively with diverse agencies in an environment of rapid change
• Ability to develop and maintain relations with faculty, staff and students
• A high tolerance for ambiguity yet the capability of working with considerable detail

To apply, please e-mail here. We will be reviewing resumes as they arrive. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.