Subject: Professional Opportunity - Electronic Resources Support
Librarian, Electronic Resources Unit, Technical Services, 18803BR
From: "Swanson, Kari" <kari.swanson_at_yale.edu>
Date: 11/5/2012 11:46 AM
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Kari Swanson
Chief Acquisitions Librarian
Sterling Memorial Library
Acquisitions Department
130 Wall Street
PO Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
Phone: (203) 432-3447
Fax: (203) 432-7231
Email: kari.swanson_at_yale.edu
Electronic Resources Support Librarian
Electronic Resources Unit, Technical Services
Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-III
www.yale.edu/jobs
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F,
8:30-5:00)
Please Note: Position may open to external application after October 2,
2012.
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth
in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New
York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural
resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed
repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned
schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research
libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and
services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity.
It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research
missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A
distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around
12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient
papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is
engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and
digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling
Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the
Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately
five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library
readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library,
please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Departmental Focus
The Electronic Resources unit leads, coordinates, and supports the
collection and management of licensed electronic resources throughout
Yale University Library. The library’s electronic collections have grown
over the past decade to include more than 70,000 full text serial
titles, approximately 1,000 databases, and close to 1 million online
books. The library is transitioning from print and print with online, to
electronic-only formats. The Electronic Resources Support Librarian
reports to the Team Leader of the Electronic Resources unit and is a
member of a departmental team that provides responsive, effective, and
evolving coordination of electronic resource collecting and management.
Representative Job Summary
Yale University librarians work in libraries across the Central, West,
Medical, and Science campuses, to build, manage, and provide access to a
rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. They demonstrate
flexibility, creativity, and imagination in their work and adapt to and
help shape a continuously evolving work environment. Yale librarians
provide consistently high quality service to the University, and help
meet the needs of the local, national, and international teaching and
research communities.
Representative Responsibilities
1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate
excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the
job description and annual goals.
2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university,
and/or community.
3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions.
4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see
the department URL.
Departmental Responsibilities
The Electronic Resources Support Librarian will work closely with staff
across the Yale University Library to support and coordinate the
management of electronic resources.
1. Manage the electronic resources life-cycle through close
collaboration with acquisitions personnel throughout the library, and
serve as a resource person for selectors and library units for issues
related to electronic resource workflow.
2. Serve as a member of the license review team to approve licenses for
electronic materials, and serve on the trouble-shooting team.
3. Manage metadata for electronic resources using various library
resource management applications including Yale Links (ExLibris SFX
OpenURL link resolver), the Integrated Library System (ExLibris
Voyager), and other local databases.
4. Assist in the development of workflows, best practices, and
documentation to facilitate the library’s transition to online collections.
5. Develop an assessment program for data related to electronic
resources, and coordinate with the Library’s developing assessment
program. Organize, analyze and interpret usage data and assist selectors
with the interpretation of data.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association
accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree
in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS.
Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is
expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet
expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Appointment to L-II requires a minimum of 2 years professional
library experience and professional accomplishments. Appointment at
Librarian III level requires a minimum of five years relevant
professional library experience and professional accomplishments.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the complex, ever-changing electronic
publishing environment and scholarly communications issues.
3. The ability to work with a varied user groups and function
effectively in a team environment and in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and
across organizations.
4. Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills. Evidence
of high productivity and problem solving skills when working
independently or in groups, as changing situations require.
5. Skills with a range of desktop software applications.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience supporting an OpenURL resolver. Knowledge of scholarly
communication industry norms and practices. Experience providing
troubleshooting for problem reports. Project management skills.
Experience in supporting electronic resource activities. Experience with
the management of continuing resources in print and other formats.
Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and
excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time
off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement
benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three professional references should be sent by
creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for
immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 18803BR.
Please be sure to reference #18803BR in your cover letter.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment
background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle
and credit checks based on the position description and job
requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or
credit check for this position based on the position description and job
requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the
required background check. Please visit
www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional
information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented
minority groups.
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