Position Announcement (Minnesota; re-post)

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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004
From: Mary Parker (Minitex) <m-park1_at_umn.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

2nd posting...This message has been cross posted.  Please excuse the 
duplication.


NOTICE OF VACANCY

MINITEX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN


MINITEX Library Information Network invites nominations and applications

from dynamic, innovative professionals for the position of Electronic 
Resources Librarian.  The Electronic Resources Librarian will work with 
MINITEX staff and libraries in the MINITEX region to assist in the
review, 
selection, licensing, and evaluation of electronic information resources

from various vendors on behalf of participating libraries.  The
incumbent 
will both lead and support collaborative acquisition and negotiation to 
achieve economies of scale for libraries.

MINITEX is a publicly supported network of libraries in Minnesota, North

Dakota, and South Dakota, working cooperatively to improve library
services.  
MINITEX is a program of the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office
and 
is located at the University of Minnesota.  MINITEX's mission is to
enhance 
the effectiveness and efficiency of participating libraries by expanding

their access to information resources through conventional and
innovative 
means.  MINITEX provides substantial opportunities for personal and 
professional development.  

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the MINITEX Associate
Director 
of Electronic Resources, Reference Services & CE, the Electronic
Resources 
Librarian is responsible for participating in identifying, evaluating, 
selecting, licensing, and promoting a wide variety of electronic
resources 
for all types of libraries in the three-state MINITEX region.  Working 
closely with MINITEX Cooperative Purchasing and Electronic Resources 
Services staff, incumbent will plan and implement new offers,
communicate 
with and act as a liaison between libraries and vendors, consult with
and 
inform libraries regarding access to and delivery of electronic
resources 
in a collaborative environment, collect and evaluate usage statistics,
and 
assist libraries in use of electronic resources.  Travel to libraries 
throughout the 3-state region, as well as to conferences and regional 
meetings, is expected.  Commitment to professional growth and
development 
of skills essential to maintaining a high level of professional
proficiency 
are expected.  Establishing superb working relationships with colleagues

and staff of participating libraries, vendors, and MINITEX is essential.

Required Qualifications:  Academic:  ALA-accredited master's degree in 
library science or foreign equivalent completed at the time of
application.  
Experience: Minimum 2 years professional library experience in
reference, 
collection development, acquisitions, the publishing industry, or
comparable 
environment; experience with computer applications in libraries; 
demonstrated organizational and project planning skills; ability to
exercise 
initiative; ability to handle multiple priorities and projects; ability
to 
work independently and collaboratively in a complex, changing
environment; 
excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
excellent 
interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse 
clientele; strong commitment to excellence in service; up-to-date
knowledge 
of current practices in the field of electronic access to information; 
ability to travel.

Desired Qualifications: Successful experience negotiating and
administering 
licenses or cooperative agreements for electronic resources; flexibility
in 
adapting to rapid change; library consortium experience; experience in 
marketing information services; familiarity with using statistical data
to 
facilitate decision making.

Appointment: Available immediately.  One or two full-time, 12-month,
academic/
professional positions at the Assistant Librarian rank.  MINITEX offers
a 
competitive salary, commensurate with experience but not less than
$42,000, 
for this position.  Excellent benefits.

Application Requirements: Send a letter of application relating
background to 
this job description, a detailed resume, and names, addresses, telephone

numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Libraries Human 
Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, University
of 
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0414. Applications must include the
position 
number UL170. Applications will be accepted until position(s) is (are)
filled.  
For more information, refer to http://www.minitex.umn.edu/employment.asp

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and
Employer.


Mary Parker, Associate Director         
MINITEX Library Information Network     
15 Andersen Library                     
222  21st  Avenue South         m-park1_at_umn.edu
University of Minnesota         (612) 624-1024 or (800) 462-5348
Minneapolis, MN  55455-0439             fax (612) 624-4508 

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