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eJournal Preservation Librarian
Temporary Appointment
Columbia University Libraries/Information Services
The Columbia University Libraries invites applications and nominations
for the position of eJournal Preservation Librarian. This is a temporary
grant-funded position ending on or about April 30, 2015 (with the
possibility of extension) created to review titles within the 2CUL
holdings that do not have adequate preservation plans. The goal of the
position is to expand the number and extent of e-journal preservation
coverage by supplying tested preservation strategies to selected
categories of selected e-journals. Reporting to the Director of the
Continuing & Electronic Resources Management division (CERM), the
incumbent will be responsible for:
1. Working with preservation agencies such as CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, and
Portico and with the producers and distributors of eJournals (including
publishers, aggregators, professional societies, and academic
departments) to secure preservation agreements for selected titles held
by Columbia University Libraries and Cornell University Libraries.
2. Providing a detailed analysis of the full set of un-preserved
e-journals held by Columbia and Cornell, characterizing the different
types of content, methods of publication and dissemination, and
providing an initial assessment of importance for preservation.
3. Reviewing license agreements and terms, requiring knowledge of
Electronic Resource licensing terms and contract/license language for
copyright, fair use, and perpetual access with vendors; Examining
archiving provisions (or lack thereof) in Columbia's and Cornell's
current e-journal licenses and proposing additional or modified language
drawn from model license terms appropriate to each type of publication.
4. Working to streamline the workflow for the preservation of
electronic resources, specifically eJournals; Working towards
appropriate solutions in an ever-changing situation; Developing
appropriate methods of analysis for problem solving; Ensuring
documentation of current procedures; Developing and using statistical
and other management reports.
5. Serving on the project advisory team and providing overall
project planning and coordination.
6. Assisting in preparing issue briefs and white papers based on
experience and findings of the project to encourage community discussion
of issues relating to eJournal preservation; Participating in
consultation with the BorrowDirect Collection Development group in
review of publication categories and priorities and reporting on project
activities and findings at professional meetings and conferences.
7. Staying abreast of developments and changes in the eJournals
preservation area, providing guidance and outreach to the parties
involved, and informing them of new and enhanced products and services.
8. Performing other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- MLS or equivalent
- Experience working with eJournals
- Experience with reviewing and identifying issues with license
agreements for electronic resources
- Ability to work with varied user groups and to function effectively in
a team environment and in a complex and culturally diverse organization
- Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal, oral and
written communication and training skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of academic library experience
- Experience working with Library vendors
- Knowledge of the complex, ever-changing electronic publishing
environment and scholarly communications issues
- Knowledge of preservation practices for electronic journals
- Knowledge of publishers and publishing
One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides
outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual
community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia
also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of
New York City.
We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and
excellent benefits.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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Joyce G. McDonough tel: 212.854.4764
Director, Continuing & Electronic Resources Management
Columbia University Libraries fax: 212.854.5167
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027 email: jm86_at_columbia.edu
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