Opening: Acquisitions/Serials Librarian (South Carolina)

The Coleman Karesh Law Library, University of South Carolina School of Law, is seeking an Acquisitions/Serials Librarian, to start July 1, 2006.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position reports to the Associate Dean for Libraries and Information Technology.  The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the library’s ordering, receipt, payment, and binding operations, including the supervision of three full-time employees and one part-time employee.  The Coleman Karesh Law Library houses over 500,000 volumes and volume equivalents.  It is a selective government depository.

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:  MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution; minimum of three years of supervisory experience in technical services, preferably in an academic setting; knowledge of the U.S. and foreign publishing industry; significant budgetary experience; the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others; excellent oral and written communication skills; superior service orientation and team spirit.

PREFERRED: Experience handling legal materials; experience with integrated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of South Carolina offers a competitive benefits package.  This is a tenure track position.

APPLICATION: To apply, submit a current resume and three references via the USC Human Resources website: http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html .

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.