Serial Manager

Function: Check-in, route, track, and shelve serials. Prepare serials to be sent out for binding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Keep serial files updated and manageable
  • Order and claim missing serials
  • Track serials
  • Help with serial invoices and budget
  • Renew subscriptions
  • Revise routing lists
  • Check-in, route, and shelve serials
  • Update serials location list
  • Barcode and add holdings to SydneyPlus for bound serials
  • Shelve completed and bound serials
  • Compile serials to be bound
  • Carry out other tasks as necessary under the direction of the Library Assistant

Requirements/Expectations:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Communicate with EBSCO and other serial vendors
  • Willingness to learn SydneyPlus (requires general PC knowledge)
  • Complete required orientation and training
  • Follow Longwood Gardens policies, procedures, and standards
  • Familiarity with the Longwood Library Procedure Manual

Time Required:

  • Four hours per week
  • This position may be held by more than one volunteer