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Job Description

The Head of Technical Services and Collection Development oversees and is responsible for all activities related to the acquisition, processing, cataloging, maintenance, and eventual deaccessioning of a wide variety of formats and items for the holdings of the library. This position additionally collaborates with the Head of Archives for crossover of services and resources among library and archives collections. This position utilizes the integrated library system (ILS) SirsiDynix Symphony to create and maintain records, troubleshoot, and generally make resources available and usable. Responsible for ordering, receiving, binding, and cataloging of physical books, eBooks, serials/periodicals, standing orders, and special items. Responsible for updating and maintaining related policies relevant to industry standards and best practices. Works with Director and Operations Supervisor to ensure smooth procurement processes. Supervises Library Assistant in Cataloging and part-time Library Assistant in Serials. Acts as public-facing librarian available for research consultations and instruction services. Voting member of Faculty Assembly. 

• 60%) Coordinates all activities and services related to Technical Services
  • Manages physical and digital content acquisitions (collection development) for the library’s collections across all formats. May contribute to collection development for the Archives of the Big Bend
  • Oversees cataloging and classification, specifically original cataloging
  • Oversees serials/periodicals ordering and maintenance
  • Oversees purchasing and data tracking for collection-related purchases
  • Keeps current of trends related to technical services librarianship
  • Participates in strategic planning and workflow management of technical services department
• (20%) Acts as public-facing librarian available for research consultations and instruction services, participating in Librarian Office Hours/Reference Desk coverage, including nights and weekends
• (10%) Maintains accurate statistics, submits required reports and budget requests
• (5%) Serves on University Committees, Faculty Assembly Councils, and other working groups in areas relevant to the position
• (5%) Performs other reasonable duties as required by the supervisor

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

State of Texas benefits package.

The Community

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.

HR Info

betsy.evans@sulross.edu