From: "Deborah A. McCarthy" <McCarthy_at_uwyo.edu>
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN - #1095
Collection Development, UW Libraries
The University of Wyoming is seeking applicants for an Electronic Resources
Librarian (ERL) position.
Responsibilities:
Plays a leadership role in the acquisition, management, and evaluation of
licensed electronic resources to ensure consistent and integrated access
for the University of Wyoming. Working in a collaborative environment, the
ERL is primarily responsible for all phases of procurement and management
of licensed electronic resources. The position reports to the Head of
Collection Development.
The ERL is the Library's principal liaison to vendors and consortial
partners regarding all issues for acquisition and maintenance of online
resources. Manages lifecycle processes for electronic resources, including
tracking vendor and license information, consortial memberships, renewals
and plans for discontinuation of resources or significant interface
changes. Develops and monitors data and statistics to better enable the
analysis of electronic resource use and pricing patterns. Creates and
interprets usage reports and other data to support decision-making.
Participates in the materials budget planning process.
Minimum Qualifications
* ALA-accredited graduate degree from a library and information
sciences program or an advanced degree in a related field
* Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and colleagues in a
working environment characterized by rapid change.
Preferred Qualifications
* Three years experience in an academic library
* Evidence of high levels of productivity when working independently or
in groups, as changing situations require.
* Successfully demonstrated leadership skills.
* Experience in working with publishers and vendors of electronic
resources.
* Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting electronic
resources.
* Experience in and strong commitment to outstanding user experiences.
* Demonstrated flexibility in and enjoyment of collaborative endeavors
in a project-based environment.
* Project management experience.
* Understanding of practices and trends in using licensed electronic
resources and other digital content such as open URL access, federated
searching, course management systems, and electronic resource management
software.
* Experience with inventory tracking, report generating, and database
development tools.
APPLICATION AND SALARY: Review of applications will begin on June 19,
2007, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is
terminated. Minimum salary is $37,000 dependent on qualifications and
experience; 12-month appointment, 22 days vacation; sick leave, group
health insurance, state and TIAA-CREF retirement plans, no state income
tax. Please direct questions to Ms. Birgit Burke at 307-766-3279 or e-mail
burek_at_uwyo.edu.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and the names, address, telephone
number and e-mail address of three professional references to:
Birgit Burke, Assistant to the Dean
University of Wyoming Libraries
1000 E. University Avenue, Department 3334
Laramie, WY 82071
Fax: 307-766-2510
E-mail: <mailto:burek_at_uwyo.edu>burek_at_uwyo.edu
Please follow-up faxed or e-mailed applications with copy via mail. EEO/AA
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Wyoming is the only accredited four-year
institution of higher education in the state. The University's library
collections total 1.4 million volumes. Laramie, a city of 27,000 located
130 miles northwest of Denver, offers a reasonable cost of living and the
friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a small community combined with the
cultural and social activities associated with the University. Laramie is
located in an area of national forest, clean air, wide-open spaces and
excellent summer and winter recreation sites. Additional information about
the Libraries and the University of Wyoming may be accessed through its Web
site: www.uwyo.edu.
Received on Wed May 23 2007 - 00:46:10 EDT