From: Mary Parker <m-park1_at_maroon.tc.umn.edu>
NOTICE OF VACANCY
MINITEX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
MINITEX Library Information Network invites nominations and applications
for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The Electronic
Resources Librarian will work with MINITEX staff and libraries in the
MINITEX region to assist in the review, selection, licensing, and
evaluation of electronic information resources from various vendors on
behalf of participating libraries. The incumbent will both lead and support
collaborative acquisition and negotiation to achieve economies of scale for
libraries.
MINITEX is a publicly supported network of libraries in Minnesota, North
Dakota, and South Dakota, working cooperatively to improve library
services. MINITEX is a program of the Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office and is located at the University of Minnesota. The mission of
MINITEX is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of participating
libraries by expanding their access to information resources through
conventional and innovative means. MINITEX provides substantial
opportunities for personal and professional development.
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the MINITEX Assistant Director
and Electronic Resources Officer, the Electronic Resources Librarian is
responsible for participating in identifying, evaluating, selecting,
licensing, and promoting a wide variety of electronic resources for all
types of libraries in the three-state MINITEX region. Working closely with
MINITEX Cooperative Purchasing staff, incumbent will plan and implement new
offers, communicate with and act as a liaison between libraries and
vendors, consult with libraries regarding access to and delivery of
electronic resources in a collaborative environment, collect and evaluate
usage statistics, and assist libraries in use of electronic resources.
Commitment to professional growth and development and developing skills
required to maintain a high level of professional proficiency are expected.
Establishing good working relationships with colleagues and staff of
participating libraries, vendors, and MINITEX is essential.
Required Qualifications: Academic: ALA-accredited master's degree in
library science or foreign equivalent completed at the time of application.
Experience: Minimum 2 years professional library experience in reference,
collection development, acquisitions, the publishing industry, or
comparable environment; demonstrated organizational skills; ability to
handle multiple priorities and projects; ability to work independently and
in a team; excellent oral and written communication and presentation
skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with
a diverse clientele; strong commitment to excellent customer service;
up-to-date knowledge of current practices in the field of electronic access
to information; ability to travel.
Desired Qualifications: Successful experience negotiating and administering
licenses or cooperative agreements for electronic resources; flexibility in
adapting to rapid change; library consortium experience; experience in
marketing information services; familiarity with using statistical data to
facilitate decision making.
Appointment: This position is available immediately. It is a full-time,
12-month, academic/professional position at the Assistant Librarian rank.
MINITEX offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience but not
less than $38,000, for this position.
Application Requirements: Send a letter of application relating background
to this job description, a detailed resume, and names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Libraries Human
Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0414. Applications must include the
position number UL105. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Lynn Sipe lsipe_at_usc.edu
Director, Collection Resources & 213/740-2929
Director, Information Delivery Organization & Retrieval 213/821-1617 (fax)
University Libraries
Information Services Division
c/o IDOR, UVI-A
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182
Received on Mon Nov 20 2000 - 16:35:15 EST