Position Announcement: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio - Serials/ERM Librarian

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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:06:48 -0400
From: Margaret Maurer <mbmaurer_at_kent.edu>
Subject: Position announcement: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio - 
Serials/ERM Librarian

Serials/ERM Librarian, Kent State University Libraries and Media 
Services, Kent Campus

Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of 
Assistant Professor.

Reports to: Head, Acquisitions

Duties and Responsibilities:

   1. Works on the serials team to manage print and electronic serials
      and integrating resources.
   2. Manages serial and integrating resource records in the library’s
      automation system, including order, check-in, item and ERM records.
   3. Maintains license agreements and related files including
      summarizing information concerning access restrictions in the
      library’s automation system.
   4. Provides and improves access to journals in all formats.
   5. Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources;
      researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online
      access.
   6. Participates in resource linking/access activities and projects,
      including maintenance of linking mechanisms for electronic records
      in the local e-journal portal (Serials Solutions), OpenURL link
      resolver, and the library automation system (III Millennium).
   7. Works as part of a team to implement an electronic resource
      management system (III ERM).
   8. Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects.
   9. Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the library.
  10. Develops policies, procedures and documentation.
  11. Participates in departmental planning and decision making.
  12. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees and staff as
      appropriate.
  13. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.
  14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

   1. ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or MS in Library Science.
   2. Minimum one-year library experience in the technical procedures of
      acquiring, processing, or providing access to serials and
      electronic resources.
   3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
   4. Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong
      analytical and problem-solving skills.
   5. Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications:

   1. Experience troubleshooting access problems with serials and
      electronic resources.
   2. Familiarity with serials maintenance standards and formats.
   3. Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative
      Interfaces Inc. (III).
   4. Experience with an electronic resource management system (ERMS).
   5. Familiarity with trends in the field of electronic resources and
      serials management.
   6. Ability to organize, work independently and to perform complicated
      tasks with minimal supervision.
   7. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in carrying out
      assignments.

Environment: The Kent State University Libraries has a collection of 
over 2 million volumes and holds membership in the Association of 
Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State 
University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK 
(http://www.ohiolink.edu <http://www.ohiolink.edu/>) Ohio's academic 
library consortium. Kent State University Libraries has OCLC Regular 
Enhance status and participates in the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) 
program of the PCC.

Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment 
and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications, 
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 
three (3) professional references.

Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu <http://jobs.kent.edu/> Job # 
997307

The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined 
beginning May 19, 2008.


Margaret Maurer
Associate Professor, Head, Catalog & Metadata
Kent State University Libraries & Media Services
370 Library, P.O. Box 5910
Kent, OH 44242-0001 USA

Editor, /TechKNOW
/mbmaurer_at_kent.edu <mailto:mbmaurer_at_kent.edu>
330.672.1702

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