JOB TITLE |
Library Specialist Senior (20051)
Division:Academic Affairs
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Library Specialist Senior reports to the Library Director and organizes and directs the work of the Circulation Department. Provides assistance with the maintenance, implementation and development of the library’s automation system, network, and computers. Utilizes library online system in performance of duties, coordinates the input of patron data into online system and maintains accurate patron data and circulation statistics. Maintains stacks, prepares overdue notices in a timely manner and troubleshoots system and computer workstation. Assists with inventory, weeding and technical processing; provides excellent customer service; and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies and regulations for the department and the library. Supervises circulation staff and student assistants and participates on various committees. Performs any other duties assigned within the scope of this position.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Master's degree in library science is required. A master’s degree in library science is strongly preferred. A minimum of five years of library experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred. Applicants must possess knowledge of library practices, policies, laws and procedures. Experience with online library systems, online databases and the Internet is required. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service, organizational and communication skills
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Library Specialist Senior (20051)
Division: Academic Affairs
Recruitment Pool: Open to General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Faculty
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Date: March 5, 2009
Work Days: Monday – Friday (Some weekends)
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Candidates must submit a letter of application, current resume, three professional references and an unofficial transcript to:
Claflin University
Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-535-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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