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Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005
From: Janet Siar (Univ. of Maryland) <jsiar_at_umd.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
University of Maryland Libraries
TITLE: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
CATEGORY: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full Time (12 Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Comprehensive Benefits
The University of Maryland Libraries at College Park is seeking
qualified
applicants for the position of Serials and Electronic Resources
Librarian.
This position reports to the Head of Acquisitions and is responsible for
the
supervision and management of the Continuing Resources team, including a
staff of six FTE support staff, one .5 FTE graduate assistant and
student
assistants as necessary. The University Libraries uses Ex Libris Aleph
to
manage and access its collections. Current Aleph version is 16.2.
Responsibiliites: Monitors and analyzes the workflow of the Continuing
Resources team in Acquisitions. Plans for improving team and department
services and activities. Assesses needed resources. Working with the
Manager for E-content Management in the Information Technology Division,
coordinates negotiations, ordering, payment and problem solving involved
with
electronic resources. Monitors print journal and print standing order
vendor
operations. Develops and maintains business relationships with vendors.
Serves as the serials expert in RFP development and proposal evaluation.
Provides serial management expertise to the Collection Management Team.
Provides staff training at the individual, team, department, and library
levels. Manages serial copy cataloging operations in Acquisitions.
Works
with other teams in Technical Services to ensure uniform applications of
national and local cataloging standards and policies for all continuing
resources.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library
Science;
Minimum three years professional library acquisitions experience;
working
knowledge of cataloging standards; experience managing operations;
solving
complex problems; supervising staff. Demonstrated communication skills;
ability to interact with diverse teams and to effectively communicate
abstract
ideas. Incumbent should be self-directed, flexible and adaptable to
change,
analytical and results-oriented. Experience working in team
environments.
Preferred: Strong understanding of serials acquisitions; familiarity
with
business principles and practices; experience with Ex Libris Aleph
Library
system. Familiarity with trends in serials management and electronic
resources/publishing.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty ranks. Appointment rank is
based
on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. For
additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/PUB/APPSC.doc.
Applications: For full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and
names/addresses of three references by July 15, 2005. Applications
accepted
until position is filled. Send to Ray Foster, Library Personnel,
McKeldin
Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. E-mail to
gfernan1_at_umd.edu Fax: 301-314-9960. Detailed job description at:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/102862.html.
UM Libraries' website: http://www.lib.umd.edu
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
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Received on Thu Jun 02 2005 - 14:10:32 UTC