From: "Richard Jasper" <ap8401_at_wayne.edu>
FYI the following. We are very excited about this position,
which we have wanted for quite a while. The person selected
will report to me, along with the six Resource Service group
team leaders (acquisitions, cataloging / database management,
collection management, serials / preservation, and storage.)
The RS group provides service to all five campus libraries,
including the Shiffman Medical Library, Arthur Neef Law
Library, Purdy / Kresge (Graduate) Library, Science &
Engineering Library, and David R. Adamany Undergraduate
Library.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Richard P. Jasper, M.Ln.
Director, Resource Services
Wayne State University Library System
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Electronic Resources Librarian
The Wayne State University Library System seeks a dynamic,
service-oriented individual to play a key role on its Resource
Services team. Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates all
processing activities associated with electronic resources
and ensures continuous access to electronic resources.
Working with other library staff, the Electronic Resources
Librarian will develop and implement an e-resource management
database; evaluate / implement similar functionality in a
new ILS; develop and implement a problem tracking system;
register and activate new e-resource titles on behalf of the
WSU libraries; ensure that appropriate bibliographic and other
records for e-resources are included in the ILS; monitor
websites, mailing lists and other sources of information
regarding developments, plans and changes regarding electronic
resources; design and utilize statistical and
management reports; educate library staff and library users
on issues associated with electronic resources; participate
in the reference and instructional programs of the WSU Libraries.
Required Qualifications: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited
library and information science program, or equivalent;
experience in managing processing / access issues associated with
electronic resources; knowledge and understanding of electronic
publishing; working knowledge of bibliographic and metadata tools
(e.g., MARC / OCLC records, Dublin Core, EAD, SFX); demonstrated
ability to manage technical projects with a large library setting;
demonstrated commitment to customer service and collaborative
approaches; ability to work independently, managing a complex
workload in an on time, effective manner with minimum supervision;
strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
ability to work
well as part of a team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with: SFX and/or
SerialsSolutions; HTML and web editing tools (e.g., Dreamweaver);
developing / maintaining e-resource management tools; serial
records. Demonstrated experience using database management
programs (e.g., Microsoft Access); knowledge of trends in
resource connectivity (e.g., XML)
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank: commensurate with
education and experience. Wayne State offers dental and health
plan options. TIAA/CREF or Fidelity, tuition assistance for
employees and family members, relocation assistance and liberal vacation.
A complete position description can be viewed at
http://www.hr.wayne.edu/employment/POSTINGS/02030573.htm
Please submit an electronic copy (print copy optional) of a
resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three
professional references to: Toi McWilliams, ab2983_at_wayne.edu,
Personnel Officer, Wayne State University Library System,
Office of the Dean, 3100 Undergraduate Library, Detroit MI,
48202, (313) 577-0152, fax (313) 577-5525. Applications
accepted until position is filled.
For more information about the Wayne State University Library
System, please visit: http://www.lib.wayne.edu/ugl/.
Received on Thu May 01 2003 - 02:02:44 EDT