Coordinator of Technical Services and Outreach

Primary Responsibilities
Function: Coordinator of Technical Services and Outreach based at Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library with service to SRSU Library and Archives online and Eagle Pass Library Services. Scope: SRSU Library and Archives staff may be responsible for a variety of areas depending on need. Technical Services includes 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 and archives. Outreach includes activities related to promoting awareness and use of department spaces services and resources. Collaborates with all staff. This position utilizes the integrated library system ( ILS ) SirsiDynix Symphony to create and maintain records troubleshoot and generally make resources available and usable. May be responsible for ordering receiving coordinating binding and cataloging of physical books eBooks serials/periodicals standing orders and special items. May be 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. May supervise Library Assistants and/or Student Assistants. Acts as public-facing staff available for research consultations and instruction services. May be responsible for creating and maintaining research tutorials guides and other supporting documentation. Primary Responsibilities (45%) Coordinates all activities and services related to Technical Services. Physical and digital content acquisitions (collection development) for the librarys collections across all formats. May contribute to collection development for the Archives of the Big Bend. Cataloging and classification specifically original cataloging. Serials/periodicals ordering and maintenance. Analysis of and data tracking for collections-related purchases. May negotiate with vendors directly. Cross-trained in InterLibrary Services. Hires trains evaluates and supports Library Assistants and Student Assistants in Technical Services area. (35%) Coordinates outreach for the department and contributes to education such as through research consultations and instruction services participating in Desk coverage potentially including nights and weekends. Coordinates social media and other promotion for Library and Archives. Coordinates and facilitates Library Research Workshops as a support service including coordination and promotion of workshops using library software. Creates/maintains Library Research Guides and Tutorials as a support service. (10%) Maintains accurate statistics submits required reports and budget requests. Keeps current of trends related to technical services. Participates in strategic planning for the department. (5%) Serves on University Committees and Councils and other working groups in areas relevant to the position. (5%) Performs other reasonable duties as required by the supervisor. Supervision Received: Director of Library and Archives. Given: Supervises Library Assistant in Cataloging Library Assistant in Serials and ILL as well as Student Assistant(s). Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing