Position Announcement: University of Maryland, College Park Lila Ohler 07 Jun 2007 21:24 UTC
**Cross-posted. Apologies for duplication.** University of Maryland Libraries Title: Coordinator (Continuing and Electronic Resources) Category: Exempt Staff (12 month appointment), Full-Time Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits, including tuition remission. The University of Maryland Libraries is looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to lead its Acquisitions Continuing Resources Team. The University of Maryland is the flagship of the 16-member University System of Maryland. For more information, visit the UM Libraries website: http://www.lib.umd.edu Responsibilities include: Planning, implementation, and administration of all aspects of ordering, receiving, claiming, reconciling financial statements and preparation for payment of continuing publications, print or electronic; administration of the Continuing Resources Team (6.5 FTE); collaboration with colleagues from acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, and information technology to resolve questions related to acquisition, funding, access, or cataloging of electronic resources and to facilitate acquisitions process for all formats of library materials. Qualifications and Experience: Required: B.A. or B.S., minimum of 3 years serials/acquisitions experience, preferably in an academic library setting. Minimum of one year supervisory experience. Experience with automated acquisitions systems and integrated library systems. Knowledge of technical services, of acquisitions and serial practices and procedures, of basic bibliographic principles for serials; understanding of serial/electronic resources issues and trends in publishing, book and subscription trade. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of ability to effectively collaborate with teams and independently solve problems. Strong service orientation. Excellent time management skills. Desired: Five years or more of relevant, progressively responsible experience in managing serials/electronic resources, at least two of which were within an academic library setting. Two or more years of supervisory experience. Experience in managing or troubleshooting electronic resources. Experience with Ex-Libris Aleph system. Experience with developing, implementing, or using electronic resource modules/services. Demonstrated ability to lead staff in a team-based organization. Applications: Electronic applications preferred. For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of three references by July 13, 2007. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send resume to Ms. Johnnie Love at jlove1@umd.edu or by fax:301-314-9960 or mail to Johnnie Love, Room 7233, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/102862.html The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. (Lila) Angie Ohler Head of Acquisitions McKeldin Library University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301 405-9308 (phone) 301 314-1200 (fax) lohler@umd.edu