American University Library invites applications for an Electronic
Resources Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The
successful candidate will be an innovative, user-focused, collaborative
Electronic Resources Librarian to provide vision and leadership in
managing the Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Unit.
Responsibilities: The Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the
Director of Technical Services and manages the ERM Unit within the
Technical Services Division of the University Library. This Unit is
responsible for acquiring the library’s electronic resources which
includes databases, datasets, e-journals, and aggregator packages,
negotiating license agreements, compiling and analyzing usage
statistics, troubleshooting access problems, managing the library’s
various electronic resource platforms and delivery systems. Manages the
electronic resources/serials collection budget of $4.2 million. The
Electronic Resources Librarian supervises 3 FTE unit members.
Supervisorial duties of this position include developing and
implementing unit goals and projects, establishing policies and
procedures as well as hiring, training, and evaluating staff. As a
member of the Collections Management Team, this position participates in
collection development activities and provides support for digital
initiatives. As a member of the Technical Services management team, this
position serves a leadership role within the division.
As a member of the Library faculty, this position participates in in
library governance activities, provides expertise regarding innovations
and trends within librarianship and specifically regarding the
management of electronic resources, contributes to creative and
scholarly research, and participates in campus-wide committees. This
position reports to the Director of Technical Services.
Requirements: ALA accredited M.L.S. Minimum of three years of
progressively responsible experience managing electronic resources
including acquisitions, licensing, and providing access, fund
management, knowledge base management and the technical aspects of
electronic resources. Evidence of leadership and management skills.
Evidence of initiative, an ability to work collegially in a team
environment as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communications skills. Evidence of potential to meet continuous
appointment requirements in performance of primary responsibilities,
scholarship, and university service. Experience with an integrated
library system, electronic resources management system, and link resolver.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.
The American University Library www.american.edu/library serves the AU
community through a collection of over 1,300,000 volumes, 52,000 media
and sound recordings. Notable collections include a branch music
library, a strong visual media collection, special collections and
university archives, a K-12 curriculum materials center, and numerous
partner collections across campus
including those with GLBTA, Career, and Visual Arts resources. AU
Library has affiliate collections at the Washington College of Law and
at the Wesley Theological Seminary. The AU Library collection totals
over 125,000 journal subscriptions in all subjects. Personnel include 20
library faculty, several part-time librarians, 70 full-time staff, and
about 140 student assistants. The library's budget is about $14.4
million. The American University Library is an active member of the
Washington Research Library Consortium, and it holds membership in
LOCKSS, SPARC, the Patriot League Libraries Group and the University
Libraries Group.
American University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate
programs, many with international focus, to more than 12, 000 students.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services
American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8046
mmikkel_at_american.edu
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. American
University is an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The private university with a public responsibility.
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