Location: Atlanta, GA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: Reporting to the Head of Resource Acquisitions (RA), the specialist is responsible for serials maintenance processes and procedures that control the information about and access to Woodruff Library’s printserials collection serving patrons from all campuses. These responsibilities include timely and accurate tracking of information in applicable software programs, cataloging, problem solving, receiving and subscription maintenance, which ensure serials bibliographic content, and holdings data quality is consistent, reliable and provide effective access for the support of teaching, learning and research. Over time, responsibilities for managing electronic serials will grow as print subscriptions are reduced. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Receiving and Binding: - Serves as a primary expert in library services platform serials subscription records, applying specialized knowledge of print resource cataloging and maintenance, serials copy cataloging, for other RA team members and Emory Libraries staff within and beyond Resource Services. Performs essential tasks throughout the print serials lifecycle Electronic Resources: - Ensures continuous access and authentication to electronic journals, databases, streaming video and other materials acquired digitally by coordinating with staff at other campus libraries and liaising with Core Systems (internal), vendors and publishers as necessary. Student Supervision: - Responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, reviewing time and attendance, and evaluating performance of student employees. The specialist does not supervise librarian or staff employees but does supervise student employees. The number of students supervised rang