CDL: Serials / ERM Librarian, Kent State

Serials/ERM Librarian, Kent State University Libraries and Media 
Services, Kent Campus

Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of 
Assistant Professor.

Reports to: Head, Acquisitions

Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. Works on the serials team to manage print and electronic 
serials and integrating resources.
    2. Manages serial and integrating resource records in the 
library’s automation system, including order, check-in, item and ERM 
records.
    3. Maintains license agreements and related files including 
summarizing information concerning access restrictions in the 
library’s automation system.
    4. Provides and improves access to journals in all formats.
    5. Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources; 
researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access.
    6. Participates in resource linking/access activities and 
projects, including maintenance of linking mechanisms for electronic 
records in the local e-journal portal (Serials Solutions), OpenURL 
link resolver, and the library automation system (III Millennium).
    7. Works as part of a team to implement an electronic resource 
management system (III ERM).
    8. Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects.
    9. Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the library.
   10. Develops policies, procedures and documentation.
   11. Participates in departmental planning and decision making.
   12. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees and staff as 
appropriate.
   13. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.
   14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

    1. ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or MS in Library Science.
    2. Minimum one-year library experience in the technical procedures 
of acquiring, processing, or providing access to serials and 
electronic resources.
    3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    4. Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong 
analytical and problem-solving skills.
    5. Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Experience troubleshooting access problems with serials and 
electronic resources.
    2. Familiarity with serials maintenance standards and formats.
    3. Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative 
Interfaces Inc. (III).
    4. Experience with an electronic resource management system (ERMS).
    5. Familiarity with trends in the field of electronic resources 
and serials management.
    6. Ability to organize, work independently and to perform 
complicated tasks with minimal supervision.
    7. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in carrying 
out assignments.

Environment: The Kent State University Libraries has a collection of 
over 2 million volumes and holds membership in the Association of 
Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State 
University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK 
(http://www.ohiolink.edu) Ohio's academic library consortium.  Kent 
State University Libraries has OCLC Regular Enhance status and 
participates in the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) program of the PCC.

Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment 
and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, 
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply


Submit: A letter of application addressing the required 
qualifications, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and 
telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu  Job # 997307

The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined 
beginning May 19, 2008.