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Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006
From: Janet Siar (Univ. of Maryland) <jsiar_at_umd.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
University of Maryland Libraries
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TITLE: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
CATEGORY: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full Time (12 Month Appointment)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent
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 6.5 FTE support staff and student
assistants as necessary. The University Libraries uses Ex Libris Aleph
to manage and access its collections. Current Aleph version is 16.2.
Responsibilities: 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. Trains staff and library faculty as needed in serial
operations. 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. Works with other teams in Technical
Services to ensure uniform application 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, and 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 March 31, 2006. Applications
accepted until position is filled. Send to Guadalupe Fernandes, Library
Personnel Services, 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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