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Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007
From: William Joseph Thomas (East Carolina Univ.) <thomasw_at_ecu.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Cross-posted--apologies for duplication
Electronic Resources Librarian
East Carolina University
Joyner Library
Electronic Resources Librarian. Joyner Library, East Carolina
University (ECU) seeks a librarian to fill a one-year fixed term
faculty position. The position will focus on maintaining accurate
information about electronic subscriptions, serial subscription
packages, license negotiations, and other complex serial/databases
acquisitions, including holdings, title changes, and renewals.
Specific duties will include populating and implementing a new
electronic resources management system and a link resolver and
gathering and analyzing database usage statistics. Other duties may
be assigned. The Fixed Term Electronic Resources Librarian will
report to the Collection Management Librarian.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or international equivalent in library or information
science; familiarity with online databases and journal packages;
knowledge of vendors of these products; excellent computer skills
including spreadsheet proficiency; strong analytical and problem-
solving skills; evidence of skill in coordinating projects and
attention to detail; ability to work as a member of a team.
Candidates with Master's degree completed by 7/1/2007 will also be
considered for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with database licenses; experience with electronic
resources management systems and link resolvers; previous academic
library work; knowledge of or coursework in serials management.
Academic Library Services (ALS) supports the campus community's
mission of teaching, research, and service through Joyner Library's
collection of more than 1.2 million bound volumes, 13,000 periodical
subscriptions, 12,000 electronic journals, 2.4 million microforms,
and extensive collections of government documents, maps, manuscripts,
and archival records. ALS has a $2.8 million materials budget and
employs a staff of 109, including 35 faculty positions. Visit the
Library's web site at http://www.ecu.edu/lib/ for additional
information.
Located in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University enrolls
over 23,000 students and consists of 7 colleges and 3 professional
schools. ECU is a constituent institution of the University of North
Carolina and offers 106 bachelor's degree programs, 71 master's degree
programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 1 first-professional MD program,
and 16 doctoral programs in our professional colleges and schools, the
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, and the Brody School of
Medicine. ECU is a leader in the state in distance learning initiatives
and holds Research Intensive status as defined by The Carnegie
Foundation. The campus is located approximately 80 miles east of
Raleigh, and 80 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. Additional
information about ECU is available at http://www.ecu.edu/.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a fixed term faculty position with a contract period of one
year. It includes a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be
commensurate with candidate's experience and professional achievement,
with a minimum of $38,000.
Application Process:
Screening of applications will begin on March 2, 2007 and continue
until the position is filled. Anticipated start date April 1, 2007.
Applicants must apply online through ECU's employment website at
http://jobs.ecu.edu/. Additional materials (letter of application;
resume; and copies of transcripts) can be attached to the application
electronically or the materials may be sent by mail to:
Search Committee
Electronic Resources Librarian
Ms. Leigh Butler, Library Personnel Coordinator
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any
offer of employment. Proper documentation of identity and employability
are required at the time of employment.
A criminal background report will be completed on the chosen candidate.
ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that
accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a
disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
should contact ECU's Department for Disability Support Services at
252-737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
Joyner Library is dedicated to sustaining a diverse workforce and does
not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on
race,
color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or
disability.
Leigh G. Butler <><
Joyner Library
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
(252) 328-4086
butlerle_at_ecu.edu
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