Position Announcement (Georgia)

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Date: Fri, 15 June 2007
From: Lauren Corbett (Emory Univ.) <lcorbet_at_emory.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement


E-Resources Librarian


Emory University Libraries invites applications for an E-Resources 
Librarian position.  It is an exciting time to work in the libraries at 
Emory. With a recently completed new strategic plan fueling a number of 
new initiatives, the library aspires to be a model research library that

fosters courageous inquiry through the integration of print, digital and

multi-media resources. For more information please see 
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.
html.

Key Responsibilities: The E- Resources Librarian has responsibility in a

rapidly changing environment with new systems on the horizon for
acquiring,
licensing and making accessible electronic resources in support of the 
library's mission and aligned with the university's research and
education 
program to include:

Acquiring and licensing electronic resources, including electronic 
journals, databases and electronic books; Serving a lead role in license

agreement negotiations, coordinating the work of electronic resources 
staff and others engaged in negotiating licenses and monitoring to
assure 
best practices and quality control; Serving a lead role in providing 
public access to electronic journals through support and maintenance of 
link resolver software, SFX, and a university-wide electronic journals 
database; providing support and maintenance of administrative data for 
electronic journals in a university-wide database and through migration 
to a new electronic resource management system; Participating in the
shared
work of responding to user inquiries relating to access to electronic 
resources. Representing the library in national, regional and campus 
organizations and initiatives. 

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have solid experience 
negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for electronic
resources, 
experience with link resolver software, and familiarity with electronic 
resource management systems. He /she will be knowledgeable of trends in 
electronic publishing, issues relating to electronic resources and 
scholarly communication, and will have proven ability to work with
vendors 
and publishers. Effective interpersonal skills and oral and written 
communication skills are essential along with an ability to make 
contributions in a rapidly changing environment. An ALA-accredited MLS
or 
equivalent advanced degree in library or information science is required
as 
well as experience in an academic or large public library. Demonstrated 
record of professional involvement and contribution is expected.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank based on qualifications and
experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.  Several 
retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support for
moving 
expenses.

Application: Send letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses 
and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library 
Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, 
Atlanta, GA 30322-2870.  Applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805 or 
e-mailed via Kerri Davis at kerri.davis_at_emory.edu . Application review 
begins June 2007 and continues until the position is successfully
filled.

Environment: One of the nation's leading research universities, Emory 
excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and 
administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic 
achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the 
faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both

the university and healthcare.  The Libraries of Emory University
include 
the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, 
business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total 
approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts
and 
archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of electronic
information
resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information 
Resources provides an integrated service environment that brings
together 
technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that
includes
an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning
classroom,
the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and

classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun
Music 
and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study
rooms, 
and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless
access
throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the
Association 
of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center
for 
Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the
Digital
Library Federation (for more information about the libraries visit
http://web.library.emory.edu).

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and

encourages women and minority candidates.

-- 
Lauren Corbett
Head of Acquisitions
Emory University -- Woodruff Library
ph: 404 712 1818
fax: 404 727 0408


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