From: Keith Ewing
Learning Resources & Technology Services, St. Cloud State University
(located 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul) invites applications
for one Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian.
Type of appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor; tenure track,
9-month appointment plus 28 additional duty days.
Salary: minimum $53,000, commensurate with academic qualifications and
experience.
Responsibilities: The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian will provide
leadership for the selection, acquisition, assessment and maintenance of
scholarly, popular and trade journals in electronic, print, and microform
editions. Specific duties of the position:
· Provide leadership and apply knowledge of current issues and
trends in scholarly communication and serial publishing to improve services
and enhance library resources
· Oversee the work of staff and student employees
· Coordinate with other members of the Collection Management team,
specifically the Collection Management Librarian, the Catalog Librarian and
the Systems Librarian
· Develop and manage workflows and assure timely processing and
continuous access to electronic, print, and microform resources
· Oversee serial budget management
· Coordinate the evaluation, selection, withdrawal, and
cancellation of electronic, print, and microform serial resources
· Maintain accurate information about electronic, print, and
microform subscriptions, subscription packages, license negotiations, and
other complex serial acquisitions, including holdings, title changes, and
renewals
· Participate in the development of systems and procedures for
managing and providing access to electronic resources
· Coordinate with colleagues in MINITEX and MnPALS consortiums
· Provide reference service
In addition, all library faculty in LR&TS advise university students, teach
one course per year in a library-associated academic program, and serve on
LR&TS and University committees. Demonstrated ability to teach and/or
perform effectively, scholarly achievement or research, continued
preparation and study, contribution to student growth and development, and
service to the university and community are required for tenure and promotion.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
· ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science
· Significant experience with e-resources and serials management
· Knowledge of current and emerging trends of scholarly publishing,
serials and academic library services/resources
· Experience with evaluation and assessment of serials
· Demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse
backgrounds
· Ability to speak and write knowledgeably and effectively
Preferred:
· Familiarity with the structure and management of online catalogs,
and experience with a serials module of an integrated library system
· Second graduate degree
· Strong library-related technical skills
· Teaching experience
· Professional experience in an academic library
Application information and deadline: A completed application includes a
letter addressing the responsibilities, qualifications and experience
listed above; current vita; undergraduate and graduate transcripts
(unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening); and contact
information, including names, email addresses and phone numbers of three
references. Send to:
Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian Search Committee, MC-112
c/o Dean, Learning Resources & Technology Services
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
(320) 308-0960
Fax (320) 308-4778
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by August 27,
2007. Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled. SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural
diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute
to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons with
disabilities and veterans. SCSU is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities System.
Keith Ewing
Learning Resources & Technology Services
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
t: 320.308.4824
f: 320.308.5623
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Received on Tue Jul 17 2007 - 00:39:18 EDT