• Coordinates and manages the evaluation and selection of electronic and print journal titles for acquisition or cancellation, and chairs the Library's Journal Review Committee.
• Participates in product reviews and comparative reviews of databases and other electronic resources.
• Ensures the quality and integrity of the serials acquisition control modules in the integrated library system as well as management systems designed specifically for electronic journals.
• Participates on the Collection Development Committee as representative for serial resources.
• Monitors faculty research interests to guide collection development.
• Directs the procurement, processing and binding of the Library's currently received journal subscriptions to ensure timely access to the literature for patrons and staff.
• Supervises Library Associate position that works with serials and acquisitions.
• Tracks publication trends and pricing policies, particularly among the major European biomedical publishers, and notifies Library Administration of major issues or concerns.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of and keeps Library Administration informed on the range of services provided by serial agents.
• Works with the Associate Director of Collection Development in the preparation and allocation of the Library's serials budget, and oversees ongoing expenditures.
• Maintains links to electronic journals through PubMed, SFX, the OPAC, and other relevant databases.
• Identifies and registers electronic journals relevant to the Library's collecting interests. Integrates them into existing collections and services, and creates ways of accessing them.
• Maintains a page on the Library's Website of available titles, current URL's and other e-journal resources. Works with the Associate Director of Collection Development on the review and negotiation of licenses for electronic journals.
• Maintains current knowledge on scholarly publishing issues and trends.
• Provides background information and advice to the Library's representative on the TRLN Electronic Resources Committee and Collections Council.
• Answers queries from patrons and staff regarding the Library's serials collections and access matters for electronic journals.
• Provides accurate and timely bibliographic descriptions of the Library's electronic and print journals.
• Participates in the evaluation of service requirements for automated journal control modules, and makes recommendations regarding their implementation in the Library.
• Maintains business relationships with -- and gauges the performance of -- journal vendors, agents, and dealers.
• Works with Associate Director of Collection Development to evaluate gifts of journals and their dispensation, as appropriate, to the Library's collection, to other libraries, or for sale.
• Prepares reports, charts, and graphs in support of technical services functions and other Library activities as requested by the Library administration.
• Updates holdings information in SERHOLD, DOCLINE, OCLC and other national databases.
• Coordinates activities of departmental staff and ensures they are aligned with Library priorities and resources.
• Provides coaching, encouragement, and feedback for and conducts regular performance appraisals of departmental staff.
• Participates as a member of the Medical Center Library Council, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, personnel, and policy decisions.
• Actively participates in the Library's management team, committees, and task forces.

Minor Duties:

• Promotes opportunities for training and continuing education for department staff to enhance their expertise in relevant areas.
• Encourages participation by department members in library-wide activities and projects, both to enhance their view of the larger library picture and to apply their knowledge and expertise to library problems outside the department.
• Manages personnel issues and problems for the department, assists in interpretation of Duke policies, and provide supervision to ensure compliance with these policies.
• Ensures collection and reporting of departmental statistics.
• Serves on library task forces and committees and represents the Medical Center Library externally.
• Demonstrates desirable work skills as described in the PEP Behavior Guidelines for Customer Focus, Teamwork, Creative Problem-Solving, Continuous Learning, Diversity, Strategic Communication, and Performance Management; the MCL Expectations for Professional Staff; and the MCL Supervisor/Management Performance Guidelines.

Education/Experience

Required:

• Masters in Library/Information Science or equivalent combination of other education and experience.

Preferred:

• ALA accredited degree
• Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Experience in a health science or sciences library
• Experience in a serials department

Specific Skills/Knowledge

Required:

• Ability to provide leadership in a team oriented organization
• Excellent supervisory and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
• Strong customer-service orientation and team building skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change
• Knowledge and interest in expanding and changing library environments and technologies
• Flexibility and the ability to work harmoniously with department members
• Strong computer skills and understanding of IT applications in libraries

Preferred:

• Familiarity with use of Windows operating system and basic office applications
• Current working knowledge of integrated library systems, bibliographic databases, and Web resources

Salary

Salary and rank is dependent on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary: $43,000

Benefits