Subject: Job posting: E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian,
UNC-Chapel Hill
From: "Elmore, Dara" <elmored_at_email.unc.edu>
Date: 7/20/2012 7:57 AM
E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic,
innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as leader of the
E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Section within the E Resources &
Serials Management Department.
Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a
collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure that
students, faculty, and staff have easy access to a broad range of
research publications provided through the University Library. Under the
general direction of the department head, the E-Resources & Serials
Acquisitions Librarian leads the section responsible for the acquisition
and management of electronic resources and print serials. In support of
the teaching and research mission of the University, the individual in
this position works collaboratively with Library colleagues and with
publisher and vendor representatives.
The E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership in
the acquisition, maintenance, and support of electronic resources and
print serials offered by the University Library, and participates in
policy development regarding e-resources and serials in support of
University Library priorities. The E Resources & Serials Acquisitions
Librarian supervises the E Resources Librarian, who leads the licensing
team, as well as five staff members whose primary assignments involve
the acquisition, implementation, and front-line service of electronic
resources and print serials. The Librarian is responsible for: reviewing
workflows for efficiency and effectiveness; coordinating the
documentation of section procedures; conducting license negotiations
with information providers as a member of the University Library
licensing team; serving as liaison to vendors and other Library
departments regarding issues and questions related to the acquisition
and receipt of e-resources and print serials; developing and maintaining
an understanding of issues related to e resources and serials,
contributing to the professional dialogue and a wide variety of
pertinent Library initiatives. Additionally, the E-Resources & Serials
Acquisitions Librarian serves on relevant Library committees and task
forces and may represent the Library with consortial organizations.
Requirements:
ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science. Three
or more years of related experience in an academic library. Demonstrated
experience with issues and practices involved in the acquisition and
maintenance of print serials and e-resource collections. Supervisory
experience. Proficiency in creating and manipulating spreadsheets.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills. Effective organization and time management
skills. The ability to work well within a team environment and with
diverse groups of library staff. Strong commitment to customer service.
Enthusiasm for an innovative and evolving work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using library management and electronic resources systems
such as Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system and Serials Solutions
360 products. Supervisory experience relating to acquisitions or other
technical services operations. Project management skills. Understanding
of business and licensing models and their budget implications, and the
ability to clearly communicate that understanding. Experience with
relational database programs. Involvement in professional development
activities, including research and participation in professional
organizations. Track record of professional involvement in e-resources
and/or serials.
The full announcement and application instructions are available at
http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-resources_acquisitions.html.
Dara Elmore
Monographic E-Resources Acquisitions Specialist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
elmored_at_email.unc.edu
voice: 919-962-1120
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