Responsibilities:
Maintain Law School portion of shared catalog, including adding or removing records, importing and modifying purchased records, determining collection locations, updating records, basic cataloging, and similar tasks.
Maintain thorough knowledge of ILS software as necessary; answer ILS questions for other Law Library staff; liaise with Blackmore Cataloger regarding ILS issues, attend workshops and training events relative to software updates and changes.
Monitor all activities in Technical Services Department; set and monitor goals for the department; provide training to staff; answer questions; and resolve problems.
Supervise the Law Library Coordinator, including assigning work, overseeing work product, and drafting performance reviews. The Law Library Coordinator has some non-Technical Services duties, which will need to be coordinated with the Access Services and Reference Law Librarian and the Law Library Director. May also supervise student workers working on special projects for the Law Library Technical Services Department.
Serve as liaison from the Law Library’s Technical Services Department to the main campus’ Blackmore Library Technical Services Department; work with Blackmore Library staff to provide consistency in shared online catalog; maintain good relationships. Oversee and participate in the maintenance of the physical collection.
Oversee Law Library spending and budgeting, including maintaining financial records in the ILS and reconciling them with the University budget system.
Acquire physical and electronic materials for the law library and work with the Law Library Coordinator to process the payments. Maintain excellent relationships with law library vendors. Resolve billing or ordering issues. Make product inquiries. Maintain up-to-date list of contacts. Place or cancel orders and subscriptions.
Engage in professional development in local and regional library and information organizations. Compile statistics and provide reports as requested. Participate in collection development decisions.
The Collection and E-Services Librarian position supervises one full-time employee, the Law Library Coordinator, as part of leading the Technical Services department. The Collection and E-Services Librarian may also supervise student workers when they are needed for special projects for the Technical Services department.
Qualifications:
M.L.S. and at least 3 – 5 years of experience working as a librarian in a Technical Services role. Experience with in a law library or a J.D./legal degree preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to learn Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Sierra integrated library system, GOBI acquisition system, and Capital University acquisition system.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstration considerable initiative; communicate professionally through verbal and written means; work well with men and women from diverse backgrounds; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; perform advanced supervisory responsibilities; contribute to Capital University’s philosophy, strategic plan, goals, and doctrine.
REQUIRED: Cover Letter and Resume
Capital University requires all employees in all positions to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of having the full COVID-19 vaccination OR file and be granted approval for a valid religious or medical exemption. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Capital University’s HR Department after you receive an offer of employment. Capital University does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of an offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.
Capital University is committed to increasing the diversity of the Capital community and curriculum. This commitment includes Capital’s dedication to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, working and all other campus and community interactions. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.
Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.
Capital University is an equal opportunity employer, and supports a diverse and inclusive campus community. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.
