Subject: Position Vacancy: Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian
From: Maureen Grant <mgrant_at_library.wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:33:56 -0500
Good Morning,
Please see below for information on a vacancy for an Associate Academic
Librarian or Academic
Librarian (Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian):
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064677.html
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 64677
Working title:
Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian
Official title:
ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN(R04DN) or ASSOC ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
ALA accredited MLS
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA accredited MLS
Minimum 1 year experience with library electronic resources in an
academic, research, or consortial setting including working knowledge in
several of the following areas: ordering, licensing, activation,
maintenance, renewals, cancellations, archiving, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with acquisitions and serials in an integrated
library system, such as ExLibris' Voyager, and/or electronic resources
management tools such as link resolvers and ERMS.
Demonstrated familiarity with established and emerging standards
relating to acquisitions, serials, and e-resource management.
Knowledge of technologies and vendor services related to acquisitions,
serials, and e-resources.
Evidence of ability to work independently and effectively across
organization lines and in collaboration with a variety of individuals
and groups, utilizing excellent interpersonal and collegial
communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to organize work effectively, set priorities, meet
quality and productivity expectations, and achieve group goals in a
dynamic, team-based, academic and technological environment.
Proven commitment to positive, solution-oriented problem solving,
providing quality customer service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with licensing and license management issues.
Experience analyzing workflows and implementing efficiencies.
Aptitude for detail oriented work, including strong analytic and problem
solving skills.
Experience documenting policies and procedures and providing staff training.
Familiarity with e-resource usage data, including COUNTER and SUSHI.
Principal duties:
This is one of two librarian positions responsible for electronic
resource acquisitions and management. Primary oversight for ordering,
receiving, paying, activation, and troubleshooting activities. Assists
with license review and negotiation, and license terms management.
Additional activities include monitoring of trials, platform changes,
obtaining price quotes, product upgrades, collection analysis, and other
data assessment. Develops expertise with emerging technologies and
maintains awareness and engagement with trends and developments in
e-resource acquisitions and management. Participates in and contributes
to review of e-resource workflows. Collaborates in the implementation of
best practices, ongoing pursuit of process improvements, and
development/dissemination of policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Participates on committees, task forces, and special projects related to
e-resources as appropriate. Utilizes ExLibris' Voyager integrated
library system and SFX link resolver.
Additional Information:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, General Library System is accepting
applications for the full-time academic staff position of Electronic
Resources Acquisitions Librarian in the Acquisitions Department. The
title of Associate Academic Librarian or Academic Librarian will be
assigned depending on the credentials of the successful candidate.
Benefits include 22 vacation days, sick leave, group health insurance,
life insurance, and a state retirement plan.
This position is one of 2 librarian and 2 classified staff positions
that make up the Licensed Resources Unit. The Licensed Resources Unit is
responsible for a wide variety of activities associated with electronic
resources including licensing, ordering, invoicing, activation,
maintenance, renewals, cancellations, and troubleshooting. Along with
the Ordering/Receiving, Serials Control, and Information Processing
Units, it comprises the Acquisitions Department of the Central Technical
Services Division, serving 16 libraries of the General Library System.
This position reports to the Head of the Acquisitions Department.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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 $40,526 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 01, 2010
Number of positions: 1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JULY 02, 2010
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references.
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please
send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #64677 to
Vicki Wipperfurth Phone: 608-262-6177
369 Memorial Library Fax: 608-265-2754
728 State St Email: vwipperfurth_at_library.wisc.edu
Madison WI 53706-1418
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS:
800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further
information. )
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 more academic job opportunities at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison please click on PVL HOME
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Maureen Grant
Head, Information Processing Unit
Acquisitions Department
UW-Madison Libraries
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608.262.0961
FAX: 608.262.4861
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