ACQflash: Cornell University Library job announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian

Subject: Cornell University Library job announcement: Electronic 
Resources Librarian
From: Bill Kara <wjk4_at_cornell.edu>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:01 -0400
To: acqnet-l_at_lists.ibiblio.org

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 > Electronic Resources Librarian
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 > The Electronic Resources and Serials Management (ERSM) staff works 
together as a collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to 
ensure faculty, staff, and students have easy access to the broadest 
range of available research publications supported by the Library. Under 
the general direction of the Department Head, the Electronic Resources 
Librarian plays a leadership role with this team whose activities span 
the acquisition, licensing, access management, renewals, record 
maintenance and troubleshooting for electronic resources. S/he works 
closely with colleagues throughout the Library, including the office of 
the AUL for Scholarly Communication and Special Collections, who share 
the goal to support the teaching and research mission of the University, 
but with a special focus on providing robust and consistent access to 
publications for all Cornell Library user communities.
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 > Duties and responsibilities:
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 > Participates in system-wide e-resources and serials management and 
policy development in support of Cornell University Library and Library 
Technical Services (LTS) priorities. Contributes to a wide variety of 
initiatives pertaining to e-access and serials. Supervises 3 FTE staff 
working whose primary assignments are involved with the implementation, 
maintenance and front-line service of electronic resources collections. 
Negotiates and executes licensing agreements with information providers. 
Develops and implements plans for the efficient and effective processing 
of records for electronic resources including the recording and 
maintenance of licensing details for the collections. Evaluates the 
availability and quality of bibliographic records to provide and/or 
enhance access to Cornell University Library’s electronic resources.
 > Works with the Office of the AUL for Scholarly Resources and Special 
Collections on the analysis and ongoing appropriations for electronic 
resources. Serves as a member or LTS liaison to collection development 
groups. Participates and plans training and continuing education 
programs for selectors regarding e-resources workflows, general 
licensing needs and usage statistics.
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 > Requirements:
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 > Required: ALA accredited MLS or an equivalent masters degree with 
applicable academic library experience. Demonstrated experience with 
issues and practices involved in developing and maintenance of 
e-resources collections, including licensing and a knowledge of 
publishing practices and trends. General knowledge of a range of 
software applications supporting access to online collections and 
associated technologies. Excellent communication and analytic skills 
including the ability to work well within a team environment with 
diverse groups of library staff. Interest in professional development 
activities, including research and participation in professional 
organizations.
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 > Desired: Previous experience using library management and electronic 
resources systems. Previous supervisory experience, particularly in 
electronic resources or other technical services activities or interest 
and/or potential to take on supervisory responsibilities. Working 
knowledge of cataloging principles, tools and batch loading of records. 
Prior professional experience in an academic or special library.
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 > Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 
11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university 
retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options). Professional 
travel funding available.
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 > Application Procedure: Applications requested by November 26, 2008. 
To apply for this position go to http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/, 
search under the job category of Librarians, and select posting number 
10026. Follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a 
cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for 
three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the position is filled. Salary will be competitive and 
commensurate with experience.
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 > For further information, contact Lyndsi Prignon, Assistant Director 
of Library Human Resources, 235 Olin Library, Cornell University, 
Ithaca, NY 14853-5301.
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 > Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates 
who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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William J. Kara
Head, Electronic Resources and Serials Management
Library Technical Services
Cornell University Library
B60 Mann Library
Ithaca, NY 14853-4301

wjk4_at_cornell.edu
phone 607/255-7952
fax 607/255-3760

http://www.library.cornell.edu/tsweb/

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