ACQflash: Job Posting - Electronic Resources Librarian, Georgetown University

Subject: Job Posting - Electronic Resources Librarian, Georgetown University
From: Liz Jacobson <eaj34_at_georgetown.edu>
Date: 4/8/2013 12:06 PM


Please excuse cross-postings.

Georgetown University's Lauinger Library invites applications for the 
position of Electronic Resources Librarian.

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the head of the Electronic Resources & 
Serials Unit, this position is responsible for managing and maintaining 
the complex functions of the Library’s electronic resources, including 
e-books, and its services. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, 
technical support, OpenURL technical configurations, management of an 
Electronic Resources Management System, vendor relations and usage 
statistics. This position will also contribute to the development and 
implementation of plans, policies and procedures for the acquisition, 
management, discovery and technical maintenance of electronic resources, 
including the evaluation and implementation of new systems and 
customizing public interfaces of those systems.

More Information:
In addition to these responsibilities, this position will direct and 
supervise special projects for the Unit; serve on library and 
university-wide committees and task forces and participate in 
library-wide initiatives as required; serve as back-up to Systems 
Librarian for Technical Services and Library Information Technology 
tasks; and serve as a back-up to the Head of the Electronic Resources 
and Serials Unit, advising the Library staff on matters pertaining to 
electronic resources access issues as needed.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree. Minimum of two 
years’ experience working with electronic resources and/or serials in an 
academic library environment. Experience with mainstream Electronic 
Resources Management systems (e.g. Serials Solutions, Verdi, etc.). 
Experience with electronic resources linking technologies (360Link, 
OpenURL) and knowledge bases. Experience with electronic resources usage 
statistics standard (COUNTER), protocol (SUSHI) and WSDL technologies. 
Experience with AACR, MARC and national cataloging standards. Experience 
with LC Classification and LC Subject Headings. Experience with a 
bibliographic utility and an integrated library system, preferably OCLC 
and III. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications 
skills; superior problem-solving and organizational skills; strong 
analytical skills as demonstrated in previous work assignments are 
essential; demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change to exercise 
creativity and initiative.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package 
including 21 days paid leave per year; medical; TIAA/CREF; tuition 
assistance. This is a 12-month,
Academic/Administrative Professional (AAP) appointment.

To apply for this position please go to 
http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20130553.

Thanks!

Liz Jacobson
Head of Electronic Resources & Serials
Lauinger Library
Georgetown University
202-687-3321
eaj34_at_georgetown.edu

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