Serials and Electronic Resources Technician (71104)

 

Location: Brooklyn, NY

 

Description:

 

The Pratt Institute Libraries is seeking a Serials and Electronic Resources Technician whose responsibility is to receive, process, maintain, catalog, and shelve the Libraries' subscriptions to print and electronic magazines and journals; field and fulfill requests for streaming videos, and assist with the maintenance of other electronic resources as needed. These duties will be performed with an eye toward advancing the Libraries' goals of promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access, as it relates to the materials selected, the vendors engaged and communicating with members of Pratt's diverse community.

 

Supervised by the Interim Head of Collection Management and also working closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian in the fulfillment of their duties, this entry-level, paraprofessional position is a good opportunity for someone contemplating entering the library field to gain hands-on experience working with a variety of tools and collections. Although library experience is not required, the successful candidate for this position will have some office experience, excellent organizational skills, and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the Library.

 

A typical day will consist of the following:

 

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As magazines and journals are received in the mail, the Technician unpacks and labels newly arrived issues, updates records in the Sierra integrated library system database, and works with student employees to shelve them accurately and neatly. As needed, issues are pulled for bindery shipments or withdrawn as they expire or become outdated.

 

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Liaising with vendors and representatives from the Libraries' primary serials distributor to request price quotes, renew subscriptions, and ensure that subscriptions are up to date. Periodically, this will include developing spreadsheets for and collaborating with stakeholders across the Libraries to process renewal decisions and assist in withdrawal projects.

 

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Assist with the management of electronic resources, including checking links, updating databases, and processing and track streaming video requests from faculty and students.

 

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Support the general operation of the Collection Management, and perform all other duties as assigned.

 

Salary: $47,688 + benefits. This is an OPEIU Local 153-Technical position

 

Qualifications:

 

Education: BA/BS or equivalent required.

 

Experience: Work in an office environment with spreadsheets and databases required. Work in a library, especially with serials, is preferred.

 

Knowledge and Skills: A successful candidate must be comfortable working with and learning new computing systems and applications, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to perform complex and detailed work accurately. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate intercultural competence required to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to reach shelves above shoulder height and lift boxes over 20 lbs a must.

 

For campus access requirements related to COVID, click https://www.pratt.edu/coronavirus/campus-access/

 

The Pratt Institute Libraries support the research and education of approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students across campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Libraries provide research support to students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars pursuing teaching and learning in areas of art, design, architecture, information studies, writing, and other fields of academic inquiry and creative work. Pratt Institute Libraries’ educational vision includes a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, educational support, and community values.

 

Application Instructions:

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3017670

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

 

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