Digital Resources Libn / Univ of MD, Baltimore -- Donna McCurley Stephen D. Clark 28 Jun 2000 18:36 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Digital Resources Libn / Univ of MD, Baltimore Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 14:22:05 -0400 From: Donna McCurley <dmccu001@umaryland.edu> *** Cross posted - please forgive duplication *** The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Health Sciences and Human Services Library invites applications for a non-tenured faculty librarian position. TITLE: Digital Resources Librarian LOCATION: Collection Development Department SALARY: Commensurate with experience RESPONSIBILITIES: Keeps abreast of trends in electronic publishing and advises on potential impact on the library; works with Information Specialists to identify and evaluate appropriate digital resources and makes recommendations to the Digital Resources Committee; arranges for trials and demonstrations of digital resources; compares content from different vendors; reviews and monitors licenses; works with Computing and Technology Services Department to implement access and to maintain usage data of digital resources; assists with overall management of the Department; serves on library-wide and University-wide committees, task forces, and teams; is expected to be active professionally. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLS from an ALA accredited school. Experience with Web-based digital resources in a collection development/acquisitions/serials or reference setting; experience in an academic/research library. Demonstrated excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Experience in a health sciences library; knowledge of acquisitions and serials processes; knowledge of licensing digital resources and issues. Supervising or management experience desirable. Knowledge of HTML, MARC21 formats, cataloging practices and metadata. APPLICATIONS: To receive fullest consideration, submit a cover letter and resume, along with names/addresses of three references by July 10, 2000. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: Jane Peters, UM-HSHSL, Human Resources Office, 601 W. Lombard Street, Room 508W, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Fax resume to: 410-706-3101 Library's Web Address: http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/ The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE Employer. The University supports diversity initiatives and encourages minorities to apply. About the University of Maryland, Baltimore: The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the University System of Maryland's campus for the professions, and is comprised of 23.7 acres with 45 buildings in the heart of Baltimore City. The UM,B complex includes six professional schools (Dental, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work), as well as an interprofessional graduate school. UM,B has approximately 4,800 employees and 6,000 students. About the Health Sciences and Human Services Library: Established in 1813, the HS/HSL has approximately 2,400 current periodical subscriptions and over 338,000 volumes. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, a recognized leader in state- of-the-art information technology, is also the regional medical library for 10 southeastern states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM). The HS/HSL moved in 1998 into a beautiful and sophisticated, multi-functional and comprehensive library/information services facility. === Donna S. McCurley Head, Catalog Dept. Health Sciences and Human Services Library University of Maryland 601 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201-1512 410-706-7975 (voice) 410-706-8860 (fax) dmccurle@hshsl.umaryland.edu (email)