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Print Resources Specialist

James Madison University’s Libraries is seeking a Print Resource Specialist to ensure standardized services for JMU faculty, students and staff in support of learning, teaching and research.

The Libraries particularly welcomes applicants who can enhance the diversity and excellence of our campus community, and who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and inclusive environments for teaching, learning, research, and service. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming place for everyone, encouraging dialogue, and celebrating diverse life experiences and perspectives. As an organization, JMU Libraries aspires to a collegial and collaborative culture that values openness, trust, effective communication, and multiple perspectives. We encourage experimentation and creativity in pursuit of meaningful solutions that build on our position as core academic infrastructure for our campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will facilitate information discovery and access to JMU Libraries’ tangible collections.

They will supervise a wage staff position, including training and oversight of responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage the print journal and standing order life cycle process, manage all operations of the Libraries’ approval plans, and the manage gift book donation processes. They will oversee access, discovery, and inventory of tangible materials, specifically serial resources.

To apply, go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9775 or visit joblink.jmu.edu and reference posting S2283. Review of applications begins 8/20/2021. Maximum starting salary: $37,042.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Articulated ability to help foster an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Enthusiastic about working in an active and engaging environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with library acquisitions or technical services departments.
• Experience with library services and discovery platforms, such as Alma/Primo.
• Demonstrated successful customer service experience interacting with diverse community of library users (faculty, co-workers, students).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new things.
• Experience ensuring access to library materials.