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Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007
From: Meg Manahan (New York Univ.) <mm3868_at_nyu.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
New York University
E-Resources Librarian
New York University's Division of Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and
skilled Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and
expertise in acquiring and integrating electronic resources in the
Libraries collections. Based in the Acquisitions Department, the
Electronic Resources Librarian also works collaboratively with staff in
other areas including collection development, reference, information
technology, and cataloging to identify, license, and manage ongoing
access to electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian
reports directly to the Head of Acquisitions with a secondary reporting
relationship to the Head of Collection Development.
The Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates the acquisition,
processing, and maintenance of the networked electronic resources
selected for NYU's Division of Libraries. The successful incumbent will
oversee the electronic resources management infrastructure and
coordinate the e-resources management team - consisting of staff and
librarians in the acquisitions, cataloging, and collection development
departments - charged with ordering and processing of all electronic
resources. The incumbent also works closely with subject librarians and
the Electronic Resources Committee responsible for the selection of
digital resources.
Duties include: Working with Collection Development, assist with the
identification of electronic resources for consideration and interact
with publishers, vendors and aggregators to acquire, establish and
maintain access to electronic resources; establish product trials for
evaluation; with the Head of Collection Development, review and
negotiate license and contract terms related to electronic resources;
work closely with the Special Formats Cataloger and Serials &
E-resources Unit Supervisor on electronic resource access and management
issues; and assist the Head of Acquisitions with the preparation of
management reports and provision of statistical and budget analysis
related to electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian also
provides leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of emerging
technologies, standards, and technical issues related to the
acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources;
recommends and implements new initiatives for managing and processing
electronic resources; and collaborates with library staff in other
departments, maintaining open communication channels, and participating
on library-wide teams.
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS and subject Master's degree
required for tenure. Minimum three years of relevant library
experience; 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 Library system.
Familiarity with trends in serials management and electronic
resources/publishing.
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status and attractive benefits package,
including five weeks annual vacation. Salary is commensurate with
experience and background.
New York University Libraries: Library facilities at New York University
serve the school's 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 4
million volumes. The NYU Division of Libraries uses the SFX link
resolver, stand-alone version of the Innovative Electronic Resources
Management System, and the GEAC Advance integrated library system. New
York University is a member of the Association of Research Libraries,
the Research Libraries Group, and the Digital Library Federation; serves
as the administrative headquarters of the Research Library Association
of South Manhattan, a consortium that includes three academic
institutions; and is affiliated with The New-York Historical Society.
To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application,
including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references
to Ms. Janet Koztowski, Human Resources Director, New York University
Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012;
jobs_at_library.nyu.edu <mailto:jobs_at_library.nyu.edu>.. Resumes will be
accepted until the position is filled.
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