Subject: Job Posting: Continuing Resources Librarian, University of
Maryland College Park
From: Lila Angeline Ohler <lohler_at_umd.edu>
Date: 11/11/2011 10:45 AM
Title: Continuing Resources Librarian
Category: Librarian (Open Rank)
Department: Acquisitions Department
Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave
3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays
Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Continuing Resources
Librarian that will plan, implement, and manage all aspects of the
continuing resource lifecycle for serial acquisitions in both print and
electronic formats. In a collaborative environment, shares
responsibilities for licensing and the management of electronic
information resources purchased by College Park, as well as the shared
consortial resources purchased through the University System of Maryland
and Affiliated Institutions. Assists the Head of Acquisitions in
planning and developing policies, workflows, and special projects.
Supervises four staff, establishing team goals and objectives, and
measuring staff performance. Works with other Acquisition Department
Team Leaders, Metadata Services, Collection Management, and Information
Technology departments to resolve question or problems related to the
acquisition of, or access to, continuing resources.
Requirements:
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education.
Graduate assistantship/practicum or two years of library work experience
with technical services work, including either electronic resource
management or serial acquisitions management.
Experience with automated acquisition systems and integrated library
systems.
Knowledge of technical services; knowledge of acquisitions and serial
practices and procedures; knowledge of basic cataloging and
bibliographic principles for serials; knowledge of serial/electronic
resources issues and emerging trends; knowledge of publishing trends,
book and subscription trade.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems analytically, and to work
collaboratively in diverse environments in or to achieve goals.
Preferred:
Three or more years of serial or acquisitions experience in an academic
or research library, at least one of which was spent as a professional
librarian.
Two or more years of demonstrated management, supervisory, and
leadership skills.
Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting electronic
resources.
Experience with Ex-Libris’ Aleph integrated library system.
Demonstrated experience in applying systems knowledge toward data
analysis or data management.
Experience with developing, implementing, or using ERM’s or Discovery
Services.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is
based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials.
For additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://jobs.umd.edu. You must be legally able to work in the United
States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor
individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter
which includes the source of advertisement, a curriculum vitae, and
names/e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until
December 7, 2011.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or
national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political
affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Lila (Angie) Ohler
Head of Acquisitions
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301 405-9308 (phone)
301 314-1200 (fax)
lohler_at_umd.edu
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