Position Announcement (Michigan)

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2006
From: Pam Rebarcak (Western Michigan Univ.) <pam.rebarcak_at_wmich.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement


WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Electronic Resources Librarian 

Western Michigan University Libraries seeks an energetic, service-
oriented librarian to develop, maintain and ensure access to electronic 
resources.  This position is one of three innovative technical services 
unit leaders reporting to the Head of the Technical Services.  As a 
full-time, tenure track, assistant or associate professor, the incumbent

will have an excellent opportunity to develop a wide-ranging expertise 
in electronic resources management while working collaboratively with 
other librarians and staff in a visionary library environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates and provides assistance 
with the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of the library's 
electronic resources.  Responsibilities include assisting with 
providing access to all types of electronic resources; assisting with 
licensing and consortial agreements; working with vendors to resolve 
access problems; collecting usage data and analyzing statistics and 
management reports; providing internal training and information about 
electronic resources; and coordinating vendor visits.   This person 
supervises 3.0 FTE staff members. This position also directs the 
updating and maintains the linking capabilities among digital resources 
with tools such as SFX, EZ-Proxy, and MS Access; researches and analyzes

systems and services and assists with technical reviews in collaboration

with the Systems Department.  This position will also assist with the 
supervision of cataloging and access maintenance activities. Reference 
and instruction responsibilities may be included; some reference 
responsibilities may require evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Required 
Degree from ALA accredited program in library or information science
Academic library experience working with electronic resources in 
technical services  
Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with people, technology, and 
multiple priorities
Excellent computer skills, including the development of Microsoft Access

databases.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong 
customer-service orientation and 
      organizational skills
Commitment to professional development and the ability to meet the 
requirements of tenure and promotion as a faculty member
 
Preferred
Experience with standard business practices
Knowledge of negotiating language and contracts
Working knowledge of HTML and other web-based technologies such as XML, 
XSL, CSS and JavaScript
Experience with database development, design and maintenance 
Demonstrated experience with ILS (e.g., Voyager) and OpenURL resolver 
(e.g., SFX)
Experience and/or extensive training with OCLC, MARC formats, AACR2 and
 serials work using an ILS
Knowledge of metadata applications and developments  
Second Master's degree 


SALARY:   Full-time twelve months tenure-track/tenured appointment. 
Faculty rank, status, privileges, and responsibilities. Minimum: $47,875

for Assistant Professor plus generous benefits. Salary, rank and tenure 
status commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Beginning 
employment date is August 2006.

TO APPLY:  Letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of
3 
references should be mailed to: Regina E. Buckner, Director Operational 
Services, Waldo Library, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI  
49008-5353.  Applications received by June 26, 2006 will receive first 
consideration.  Review will continue until the position is filled.  

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: WMU is a
dynamic 
and growing Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with 30
doctoral 
degree programs and enrollment of 27,829 students, 20% at the graduate 
level.  The main campus is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with the
College 
of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the separate Kalamazoo Parkview 
campus.  Located less than three hours from Chicago and Detroit,
Kalamazoo 
offers rich cultural and recreational activities and is situated in the 
fastest growing part of the state. The University Libraries include
Waldo 
Library, the main library, and four branch libraries.  The library 
collections include over 4 million items.

WMU is an EO/AA Employer that encourages qualified women and members of 
minority groups to apply 


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