Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian Position at UW-Madison

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Date:  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:12:19 -0400
From:  Christine Kline (U. of Wisconsin-Madison) <ckline_at_library.wisc.edu>
Subject:  Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian Position at UW-Madison


Working title: Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Official title: Academic Librarian (R04DN) or Associate Academic 
Librarian (R04FN)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current standards and 
practices in
acquiring, licensing, and managing access to electronic resources. 
Working knowledge
in at least some of the following areas is required: placing orders for 
new electronic
resources; review of initial and renewal licenses; familiarity with 
trends in serials
management and electronic resources publishing; archiving and 
preservation of
electronic resources; troubleshooting access problems; and collection 
development
issues related to electronic resources.
* Familiarity with technical and legal issues in the delivery of digital 
information,
vendor relations, and trends in scholarly publishing.
* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and effectively across organization 
lines and in
collaboration with a variety of individuals and groups.
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a 
dynamic,
team-based, academic and technological environment.
* Aptitude for detail oriented work, including strong analytic and
problem solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise individual initiative.
* Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service.
* Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs such as MS
Word and Excel; familiarity with relational database programs such as 
Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience acquiring and managing electronic resources in a large 
academic library.
* Familiarity with initiatives to enhance access to electronic resources 
including
knowledge of or experience with current library technologies such as 
link resolving software.
* Experience with acquisitions operations in an integrated library system.
* Experience working with vendors and publishers of electronic resources.
* Familiarity with the language and methods used in the negotiation of 
licenses and
contracts for electronic resources.

Principal Duties: This position will work closely with Licensed 
Resources staff on
activities associated with the acquisition of electronic resources for 
the General
Library System. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the 
acquisition,
licensing, and access to electronic resources; acquisition, processing, 
payment,
renewal and cancellation processes for electronic resources using an 
integrated
library system (Ex Libris Voyager) and a link resolver (Ex Libris SFX); 
activation
and troubleshooting of electronic resources; assisting with the 
evaluation, review,
and negotiations for licensed resources; and maintenance of a central 
repository
of information on electronic resources.

Additional Information: This position is one of four staff positions 
that make up
the Licensed Resources Unit. The Licensed Resources Unit is one of five 
units
within the Acquisitions Department of the Central Technical Services 
Division,
which serves 16 libraries comprising the General Library System.

A period of evaluation will be required.

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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): LIBR/CENTRAL TECH SRV
Full time salary rate: Minimum $40,927 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: JULY 01, 2008
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TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application must be received by MAY 16, 2008.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three references referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58901 to:

Sandra Guthrie Phone: 608-262-8190
365 Memorial Library TTY: 608-263-2473
728 State St Fax: 608-265-2754
Madison WI 53706-1418 Email: sguthrie_at_library.wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information 
regarding the
names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be 
guaranteed
confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to 
apply.

For full announcement, please go to 
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_058901.html.

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