Subject: Position opening: Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian
From: Dawn Hale <dhale_at_jhu.edu>
Date: 3/8/2013 11:40 AM
The Sheridan Libraries of the Johns Hopkins University invite
applications and nominations for the Electronic Resources Acquisitions
Librarian position. The successful candidate will be an innovative,
collaborative, service oriented librarian having experience with the
eresources life cycle including acquisitions, licensing, eresources
management (ERM), and problem resolution.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages ordering, renewal and licensing of electronic
resources; negotiates license agreements and costs in coordination with
University Purchasing and Legal Counsel to obtain the best possible
terms and conditions; establishes trials and pilots for prospective
purchases; maintains knowledge bases used for Open URL link resolution
and electronic resource management; troubleshoots user access problems;
establishes professional relationships and communications with vendors,
publishers and consortia; researches and assesses products, offers, and
services; designs cost efficient, effective workflows documenting them
in procedures; prepares management reports in support of collection
development needs; actively communicates licensing and electronic
resources best practices with library departments to promote mutual
understanding of licensed electronic resources, including interlibrary
loan, course reserves, and archival rights.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS; two years related experience; three
or more years of electronic resources experience in a large academic or
public library preferred; experience negotiating and monitoring license
agreements for electronic resources; demonstrated experience working
with eresources vendors; knowledge of acquisitions business practices
including copyright, Intellectual Property, and licensing terms/issues
in a networked environment; knowledge of link resolver software,
electronic resource management and integrated library systems; ability
to work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally;
excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; strong
analytical and problem-solving skills; commitment to using new
technology to advance work goals and to enhance service.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit application, cover letter, resume,
and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references online
for Requisition #56151 at http://jobs.jhu.edu. The position will remain
open until filled. The successful candidate for this position will be
subject to a pre-employment background check. The Johns Hopkins
University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
LIBRARY INFORMATION: The Sheridan Libraries encompass the Milton S.
Eisenhower Library and its collections at the John Work Garrett Library,
the George Peabody Library, the Albert D. Hutzler Reading Room, and the
DC Centers. Its primary constituency is the students and faculty in the
schools of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Carey Business School and the
School of Education. A key partner in the academic enterprise, the
library is a leader in the innovative application of information
technology and has implemented notable diversity and organizational
development programs. The Sheridan Libraries are strongly committed to
diversity. A strategic goal of the Libraries is to 'work toward
achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing staff.'
The Libraries prize initiative, creativity, professionalism, and
teamwork. For more information about the libraries, visit
http://www.library.jhu.edu.
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