Subject: Position Announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian -
Clemson University
From: Gail Julian <DJULIAN_at_clemson.edu>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:26:16 -0400
Electronic Resources Librarian
Clemson University is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Librarian to
join its Acquisitions Unit.
This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status.
Clemson library faculty participate in library-wide planning and
governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are
encouraged to be active in university service and professional
organizations. Clemson University pursues an ambitious plan to become
one of the nation's top-20 public universities and is actively engaged
in a University wide strategic planning process to establish priorities
and strategies for the next decade. The Libraries are an integral part
of the core educational and research missions of Clemson University and
the place to be for undergraduate study and collaboration.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Acquisitions Unit Head,
ˇ Manages aspects of electronic acquisitions (which may include
vendor ordering systems, collection analysis tools, e-books, and a link
resolver).
ˇ Participates in implementation and maintenance of Innovative
Millennium's electronic resources management system (ERM).
ˇ Assists with collection of usage data for electronic resources.
ˇ Resolves electronic access problems for e-journals, databases,
and e-books.
ˇ Develops vendor and publisher relationships, schedules and
coordinates demos and training with account representatives.
ˇ Designs and maintains Acquisitions Unit web page.
ˇ Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects (such as
ongoing weeding of JSTOR collections).
ˇ Trains new selectors and serves as a resource for selectors in
using tools such as YBP's Gobi and the WorldCat collection analysis
software.
ˇ Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends and
technologies pertaining to electronic acquisitions and electronic resources.
ˇ Participates in planning, decision making, and management of
the Acquisitions Unit.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
ALA-accredited master's degree or foreign equivalent as determined by
ALA recommended procedures
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Commitment to quality service
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, balance priorities, set and meet deadlines
Ability to meet the requirements of retention and tenure
Experience with standard computer applications, integrated library
systems, and internet resources
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Experience in an academic or research library
Experience with electronic resources
Experience with III Millennium
Experience with budgeting or accounting
Training or supervisory experience
Salary and Benefits: Minimum: $42,000; rank and competitive salary based
on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. State of
South Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available. Various
medical plans, dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave,
12 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are
provided. Clemson University allows employees to earn up to six credit
hours free of charge each semester. Library faculty receive an
individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.
Library: Clemson University Libraries employs 30 librarians and over 70
support staff and uses III's Millennium system. The Acquisitions Unit
consists of 2 Librarians and 12 support staff. Unit responsibilities
include acquisition, payment, and licensing of materials in all
formats. For more information about the Libraries and its services, see
http://www.clemson.edu/library.
Location: Clemson University, South Carolina's technologically-oriented
land grant institution, has approximately 17,000 students, 39 doctoral
degree programs, 71 masters degrees, and a wide range of undergraduate
academic programs. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, 30 miles from Greenville, SC and within 3 hours driving time
of either Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. For more information, see
http://www.clemson.edu.
Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the
requirements for the position; your résumé; and names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references electronically as a
single attachment in Word, PDF, or RTF format to djulian_at_clemson.edu.
Applications received or postmarked by November 12, 2010 will be
guaranteed consideration. This information may also be submitted in
print to:
Gail Julian
Chair, Electronic Resources Librarian Search Committee
RM Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-3001
864-656-1114
F 864-656-7456
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