Position Announcement (California)

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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005
From: Stacy Nelson (U. of Cal., San Diego) <Stacy_at_LIBRARY.UCSD.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement

JOB POSTING--La Jolla, California

37150 Serials and Electronic Resource Specialist
(Library Assistant IV, 100% Career)
Acquisitions Dept., Geisel LIbrary 
University of California San Diego

DESCRIPTION: The UCSD Libraries Acquisitions' Department seeks a new 
member for our dynamic and innovative team. We are seeking a proactive 
and enthusiastic individual to support the high standards of our 
Serials & Electronic Resources Division. 

Incumbent is responsible for the management of all UCSD libraries 
subscription and standing order accounts with the UCSD Science 
Libraries' main continuation vendor and communicates extensively with 
publishers and vendors. Establishes and monitors access to electronic 
resources for locally licensed electronic resources for UCSD Libraries. 
Activates and edits UC-Elinks (SFX linking for locally licensed 
resources). Coordinates with Metadata Services to add and maintain 
links to electronic resources in the UCSD catalog and Sage (UCSD 
Library's Electronic Resource web database). Researches and 
troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access. Serves as 
serials acquisitions liaison for Science Cluster bibliographers and 
technical staff regarding all traditional format continuations. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
* Experience working with serials and electronic resources acquisition 
or access, preferably in a library environment. 
* Knowledge of access mechanisms for electronic information formats. 
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills to resolve multi-faceted problems 
and develop/implement solutions. 
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, flexibility 
and tact in dealing with a variety of people. 
* Ability to communicate courteously, effectively, and persuasively in 
person, in writing and by telephone. 
* Demonstrated experience using Excel and/or Access to manage and 
manipulate data. Ability to create and use spreadsheets, graphs and 
reports to gather, analyze and communicate information.

PREFERRED:
* Working knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces Inc. (III) integrated 
library system, especially the Millennium Serials Module and the 
Electronic Resources Module (ERM). Knowledge of SFX or similar linking 
technologies used in an Electronic library environment. 
* Training or presentation skills. 

For job and application details, please go to
http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=admins&job_id=37150
Application Deadline: September 7, 2005

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