Clemson University is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Librarian to join its Acquisitions Unit.  This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status.  Clemson library faculty members participate in library-wide planning and governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are encouraged to be active in university service and professional organizations.

 

Required Qualifications/Experience:

ALA-accredited master’s degree   

Minimum of one year of experience in Acquisitions

Demonstrated ability to use basic desktop applications such as spreadsheet software

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills

Commitment to quality service

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently, balance priorities, set and meet deadlines

Ability to meet the requirements of retention and tenure

Experience with standard computer applications, integrated library systems, and internet resources

 

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Library experience with acquisitions, collection management, serials, or electronic resources

Experience with library materials vendors

Experience with III Millennium

Experience with budgeting or accounting

Supervisory experience

 

 Salary and Benefits:

Minimum: $42,000; rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. For a full description of this position go to http://www.lib.clemson.edu/acq.

 

Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position; your résumé; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically as a single attachment in Word, PDF, or RTF format to comforj@clemson.edu. Applications postmarked by January 15, 2010 will be given first consideration.  This information may also be submitted in print to:

 

Jan Comfort

Chair, Assistant Acquisitions Search Committee

RM Cooper Library

Box 343001

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 29634-3001

comforj@clemson.edu

Phone: (864) 656-5168

Fax:  (864) 656-0758