E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as leader of the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Section within the E Resources & Serials Management Department.
Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have easy access to a broad range of research publications provided through the
University Library. Under the general direction of the department head, the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian leads the section responsible for the acquisition and management of electronic resources and print serials. In support of the teaching
and research mission of the University, the individual in this position works collaboratively with Library colleagues and with publisher and vendor representatives.
The E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership in the acquisition, maintenance, and support of electronic resources and print serials offered by the University Library, and participates in policy development regarding
e-resources and serials in support of University Library priorities. The E Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian supervises the E Resources Librarian, who leads the licensing team, as well as five staff members whose primary assignments involve the acquisition,
implementation, and front-line service of electronic resources and print serials. The Librarian is responsible for: reviewing workflows for efficiency and effectiveness; coordinating the documentation of section procedures; conducting license negotiations
with information providers as a member of the University Library licensing team; serving as liaison to vendors and other Library departments regarding issues and questions related to the acquisition and receipt of e-resources and print serials; developing
and maintaining an understanding of issues related to e resources and serials, contributing to the professional dialogue and a wide variety of pertinent Library initiatives. Additionally, the E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian serves on relevant
Library committees and task forces and may represent the Library with consortial organizations.
Requirements:
ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science. Three or more years of related experience in an academic library. Demonstrated experience with issues and practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of print
serials and e-resource collections. Supervisory experience. Proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective organization and time management skills.
The ability to work well within a team environment and with diverse groups of library staff. Strong commitment to customer service. Enthusiasm for an innovative and evolving work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using library management and electronic resources systems such as Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system and Serials Solutions 360 products. Supervisory experience relating to acquisitions or other technical services operations.
Project management skills. Understanding of business and licensing models and their budget implications, and the ability to clearly communicate that understanding. Experience with relational database programs. Involvement in professional development activities,
including research and participation in professional organizations. Track record of professional involvement in e-resources and/or serials.
The full announcement and application instructions are available at
http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-resources_acquisitions.html.
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Christine Stachowicz
Head of E-Resources & Serials Management
PO Box 8890
147 Davis Library, CB #3938
The University of NC at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27515-8890
(919) 962-0157
christine@unc.edu