Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Dalene Hawthorne 15 Jun 2007 16:54 UTC
Please forgive any cross-posting. POSITION: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian DUTIES: Reporting to the Head of Systems and Technical Services, the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing electronic resources, as well as print serials and other continuing resources. Registers, monitors and troubleshoots subscription related access to electronic resources with publishers and vendors, including Serials Solutions and EBSCO. Catalogs continuing resources, including print and electronic. Sets up electronic resources in Innovative Interfaces link resolver. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Manages life cycle processes for electronic resources including tracking vendor, publisher, license and registration information, consortia memberships and packages, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources or significant interface changes. Resolves complex problems related to access and claims for serials in all formats. Develops and manages workflows to assure timely processing and continuous access to serials in all formats. Supervises and trains student assistants. Serves as a departmental liaison on the Collection Development team. Reference and instruction duties may also be assigned. This is a tenure track position governed by the university*s policies requiring research or creative achievement and professional services. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from ALA accredited library school; effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; evidence of skill in coordinating projects and attention to detail. Desirable: Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting electronic resources; familiarity with Open URL, link resolvers, serials systems and OCLC. One or more years of recent supervisory experience; familiarity with MARC and MARC Holdings standards; the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; demonstrated ability to be flexible with working assignments; and evidence of research or creative achievement. Send a letter of application, current vita, and contact information for three references to Denise Britton at dbritton@emporia.edu or Denise Britton, Electronic Resources Librarian Search, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial St., Campus Box 4051, Emporia, KS 66801. Phone: 620-341-5208. An AA/EEO institution, ESU encourages minorities and women to apply. SCREENING BEGINS: July 9, 2007 Dalene Hawthorne Assistant Professor Head of Systems and Technical Services Emporia State University Libraries and Archives 620-341-5052 dhawthor@emporia.edu