The UC Berkeley Library is recruiting for an Electronic Resources
Librarian. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who might be
interested.
The full description is below and at
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/JPF00559.html. Deadline for the initial
review of applications is November 20, 2014.
Submit applications online at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00559.
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Electronic Resources Librarian
Associate Librarian
$59,089 - $73,126, per annum, based upon qualifications
This is a full time appointment. The expected start date is January 1, 2015.
The University of California, Berkeley invites applicants for the
position of Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL). Reporting to the Head
of the Acquisitions Department, the successful applicant will have a
thorough understanding of and experience with licensing and supporting
access to electronic resources. The ERL will manage key e-resource
information systems and will be responsible for the production and
dissemination of statistics related to resource (both print and
electronic) acquisition, licensing and usage.
The Environment
The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and
teaching facility at the nation's premier public university. A highly
diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus
community of 25,500 undergraduate students, 10,300 graduate students,
and a faculty of 1,500. The Library comprises 20 campus libraries -
including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, the Bancroft Library, the C. V.
Starr East Asian Library and subject specialty libraries. With a
collection of more than 11 million volumes and a collections budget of
over $15 million, the Library offers extensive collections in all
formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and
build their related research skills. The Doe/Moffitt Libraries bring
special focus to the humanities, social sciences, international and area
studies, and undergraduate services and the intersections between them.
Discover more about the Library via our Web site:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu
Responsibilities
The incumbent will take the lead role in managing publisher/vendor
license negotiations, assessment, and support of ongoing access to
electronic information resources. S/he will work closely with the Head
of Acquisitions, the AUL & Director for Collections, the Electronic
Resources Unit, and subject librarians to shape and improve access to
electronic resources for Library users. The ERL will report to the Head
of the Acquisitions Department.
Review and negotiate license agreements with publishers/vendors to
reach favorable pricing and licensing terms and arrange trials of
e-resources
Assist the AUL & Director of Collections with acquisition of
content licensed through the California Digital Library (CDL)
Review CDL offers and local proposals, and coordinate them with
subject librarians and acquisitions staff
Establish and manage excellent publisher/vendor relationships
Coordinate trial, acquisition and renewal activities with
publishers/vendors and staff
Work with vendors and users to remedy violations or breaches of
contract
Work closely with subject librarians and acquisitions staff to
support e-collection development
Work closely with the fund manager to monitor appropriations and
expenditures for central digital funds
Coordinate user education and outreach on appropriate conditions of
use for licensed content
Collect and analyze usage data from local, UC-wide, and
vendor/publisher sources and create reports to support purchase and
renewal decisions
Participate in UC Berkeley's Collection Budget Group and Digital
Advisory Group and UC-wide groups as appropriate
Work closely with the staff of the Acquisitions Electronic
Resources Unit to ensure a smooth workflow for the acquisitions of
e-resources
Minimum qualifications
MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution by date
of application.
Required additional qualifications:
Two years or more experience negotiating license agreements for
e-resources for an academic library
Two years or more experience working with academic vendors and
publishers
Familiarity with copyright, fair use, and other intellectual
property issues as these pertain to e-resources
Knowledge of trends and issues with e-resources and a commitment to
keeping current with changes
Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational,
and problem solving skills
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work
creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
Preferred additional qualifications:
Experience licensing data sets, including restricted use data
Understanding of data gathering and analysis techniques to support
descriptive and inferential statistical analysis
Broad understanding of technical services operations in an academic
library
Familiarity with technologies used in acquisitions, assessment and
e-resource settings
UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide
planning and governance and work effectively in a shared decision-making
environment. Librarian advancement is partially based upon professional
contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate
will show promise or evidence of such contributions to the Library,
campus, UC system, and profession.
The UC Berkeley Library is committed to supporting and encouraging a
multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and
imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.
UC professional librarians are academic appointees and are represented
by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American
Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.
Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave,
two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave,
and all other benefits granted non-faculty academic personnel. The
University has an excellent retirement program and sponsors a variety of
group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to
other benefits.
DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by
November 20, 2014. All completed applications received by this date will
be given full consideration; this recruitment will remain open until filled.
Submit applications online at
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00559. Applications must include
a cover letter detailing a statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae
noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names and contact
information of three references who are knowledgeable about the
applicant's qualifications for this position. References will only be
contacted for individuals under serious consideration.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete
University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy
see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
Send inquiries to:
Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-3778
Email: librec_at_library.berkeley.edu
<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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