Acquisitions Assistant 4, Order Support Team - Yale University. 45615BR, http://bit.ly/2lHdDGe.
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and
growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston
and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with
cultural resources that include three major museums, a
critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall,
and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
General Purpose: Under the limited supervision of the
Collections Procurement Librarian, the Order Support Team Leader
provides day-to-day coordination and work distribution for the Order
Support Team and students; handles a broad range of technical services
to support general and international collections, with a Slavic
emphasis. The position also includes searching, purchase order creation,
ordering, EOD and EDI record load tracking, preprocessing,
troubleshooting, cancellations, vendor communications, bibliographic
access; handling materials in Latin and non-Latin scripts. Also
responsible for ordering processes training and documentation.
Required Education and Experience: Two years of
related work experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and ability using
integrated library systems (e.g. Voyager) for technical service
operations as well as in-depth knowledge and ability using a variety of
office productivity software (e.g. Excel pivot tables) to distribute and
track work. Reading knowledge of one or more non-Roman Slavic
languages, Russian preferred. Excellent analytical ability and
problem-solving skills and ability to initiate and exercise judgment in
identifying and resolving complex problems associated with purchase
orders, invoices, and bibliographic and holdings records. Excellent oral
and written communication skills to communicate policies and work
effectively and efficiently in a team setting and to establish sound
working relationships with other units or departments. Ability to work
independently and productively, and to organize varied tasks and set
priorities. References must indicate reliable attendance and
punctuality, accuracy, and attention to detail, consistency and
dependability in performing work assignments. Following detailed
procedures, and diligent performance within a team setting also
required. Preferred Licenses or Certifications: Knowledge and experience
with Yale University Library acquisitions policies and practices.
Knowledge and experience with online vendor systems. Knowledge and
experience using file management and batch record editing tools (e.g.
MarcEdit) and Unix/Linux commands in support of automated acquisitions
processes.
Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at http://bit.ly/2lHdDGe. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity,
rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the
country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting
opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our
benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of
insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive
recreational facilities, and much more.
Yale University considers applicants for employment
without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an
individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a
veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the
basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
