CDL: Position announcement (GA)

From: Kim Collins <kcolli2_at_emory.edu>

E-Resources Librarian

  Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Emory University Libraries invites applications for an E-Resources 
Librarian position.  It is an exciting time to work in the libraries 
at Emory. With a recently completed new strategic plan fueling a 
number of new initiatives, the library aspires to be a model research 
library that fosters courageous inquiry through the integration of 
print, digital and multi-media resources.
For more information please see

http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html. 


Key Responsibilities: The E- Resources Librarian has responsibility in 
a rapidly changing environment with new systems on the horizon for 
acquiring, licensing and making accessible electronic resources in 
support of the library's mission and aligned with the university's 
research and education program to include:

     * Acquiring and licensing electronic resources, including 
electronic journals, databases and electronic books;
     * Serving a lead role in license agreement negotiations, 
coordinating the work of electronic resources staff and others engaged 
in negotiating licenses and monitoring to assure best practices and 
quality control;
     * Serving a lead role in providing public access to electronic 
journals through support and maintenance of link resolver software, 
SFX, and a university-wide electronic journals database; providing 
support and maintenance of administrative data for electronic journals 
in a university-wide database and through migration to a new 
electronic resource management system;
     * Participating in the shared work of responding to user 
inquiries relating to access to electronic resources.
     * Representing the library in national, regional and campus 
organizations and initiatives.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have solid experience 
negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for electronic 
resources, experience with link resolver software, and familiarity 
with electronic resource management systems. He /she will be 
knowledgeable of trends in electronic publishing, issues relating to 
electronic resources and scholarly communication, and will have proven 
ability to work with vendors and publishers. Effective interpersonal 
skills and oral and written communication skills are essential along 
with an ability to make contributions in a rapidly changing 
environment. An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in 
library or information science is required as well as experience in an 
academic or large public library. Demonstrated record of professional 
involvement and contribution is expected.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank based on qualifications and 
experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition 
benefits.  Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. 
Generous support for moving expenses.

Application: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, 
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. 
Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, 
Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870.  Applications may be faxed 
to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed via Kerri Davis at kerri.davis_at_emory.edu . 
Application review begins June 2007 and continues until the position 
is successfully filled.

Environment: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory 
excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and 
administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic 
achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the 
faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of 
both the university and healthcare.  The Libraries of Emory University 
include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, 
theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries 
total approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of 
manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of 
electronic information resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for 
Library and Information Resources provides an integrated service 
environment that brings together technology and media specialists with 
librarians in a facility that includes an information commons, 
electronic classrooms, a distance learning classroom, the Center for 
Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, 
the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music and 
Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, 
and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless 
access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the 
Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, 
the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked 
Information, and the Digital Library Federation (for more information 
about the libraries visit http://web.library.emory.edu).

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 
and encourages women and minority candidates.