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Job Posting-Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian John Radencich 06 Apr 2007 18:41 UTC

*Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian*

*Assistant Head of Resource Development Department*

*Florida** International University***

The Green Library of Florida International University is seeking an
energetic, service-oriented Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
who will also serve as the Assistant Head of the Resource Development
Department.

 *Description*: Assumes overall responsibility and provides leadership
for the acquisition and management of serials in all formats (library
resources budget, currently $5.6M). Collaborates with the Head of
Resource Development and the Associate Director for Collection
Management on strategic planning; accounting; budget analysis;
licensing; relations with vendors and consortia; and records management,
including the creation and maintenance of a central repository (Verde)
of information on electronic resources. Collaborates with the Head of
Cataloging and with the Electronic Information Services Librarian to
ensure the accuracy and accessibility of online resources. Serves as a
member of the library's Collection Management Committee and as one of
two representatives of the university on the Electronic Resources
Subcommittee of the Collections Planning Committee of the Florida
Consortium of State University Libraries.

 *Required Qualifications*:

    * ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Science
    * Experience with electronic resources and serials management
    * Experience with an integrated library management system (FIU has
      Aleph)
    * Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
    * Strong computer and other technology skills
    * Knowledge of current issues and trends in serials management and
      scholarly publishing.

 *Rank/Salary*: Non-tenured faculty status; $40,000-$55,000; rank and
salary are competitive based on qualifications and experience.

* Benefits: *22 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options, health/life insurance options, no state or
local income tax. For more information, see
_http://www.fiu.edu/hr/Benefits/Home.htm_.

* About the University: *Florida International University is one of the
most rapidly growing urban, multi-campus comprehensive universities in
the USA, offering over 200 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees,
with a student enrollment of over 38,000 from all states and 120
countries. More information is available at: _www.fiu.edu_.

 *About the Library: *The Green Library is located on the FIU University
Park Campus.  FIU libraries have over 1.6 million volumes, subscriptions
to more than 19,000 serials and access to over 300 databases and online
services. For more information, please visit http://library.fiu.edu
<http://library.fiu.edu/>.

 *To Apply: *Initial screening of applications will begin May 24, 2007,
and continue until the position is filled. Application materials must
include a letter of interest, a current vita, and the names and contact
information of 3 professional references. Application materials should
be submitted electronically to _www.fiujobs.org_ by referencing position
number *44130*. Address any questions to Sue Wartzok, Chair of the
Search and Screen Committee, at swartzok@fiu.edu <mailto:swartzok@fiu.edu>.

 *Florida International University is an equal opportunity, equal
access, affirmative action employer.*