Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian
Biddle Law Library, University of Pennsylvania Law School
The serials/electronic resources librarian is responsible for all
library continuation material in both print and electronic
formats and for binding of print material. Reporting to the
Associate Director for Technical Services, the librarian performs
the following duties:
* Manages the serials unit of the library, establishing and
documenting all necessary policies and procedures; hires,
supervises, trains, and evaluates 3 support staff responsible for
serials check-in, serials claiming, serials check-in record
maintenance, data entry related to e-resources, binding, and
sorting library mail;
* Manages all required work activities for the library's growing
electronic resources including creating and maintaining
electronic resource records in EBSCO's ERM Essentials and
updating of any related check-in and order records; maintains
licensing details, preferably electronically in EBSCO's ERM
Essentials, or in paper format when necessary; monitors the
lifecycle of library subscriptions to all electronic resources,
including individual journals, databases, e-resources packages
and other electronic content;
* Works with other librarians to coordinate the set up of trials
for electronic resources; notifies Associate Director for
Technical Services when orders resulting from trials should be
placed;
* Monitors vendor performance; works with Systems/Emerging
Technologies Librarian to set up and monitor usage statistics
gathered through the proxy server, SerialsSolutions, and/or
collected directly from publishers and vendors;
* Coordinates with Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian and
Associate Director for Technical Services to troubleshoot access
problems;
* Takes lead role in promoting electronic resources, working
with both reference librarians and the Systems/Emerging
Technologies Librarian to develop a wide array of activities that
will increase the students' and faculty's awareness and use of
the library's electronic resources;
* Works closely with Systems/Serials Library Specialist on
claiming and replacement of print and other serials-related
matters;
* Serves as a backup for placement of rush, faculty requests
using a University of Pennsylvania purchasing card;
* Participates in a variety of library-wide planning activities
and committees; participates in collection development
activities; serves as serials liaison with other library and law
school departments, library patrons, other libraries and
organizations.
Required Qualifications:
* Master's degree or equivalent in library or information
science;
* Library experience, preferably in a technical services
department, at either the professional or paraprofessional level
or substantial student internship experience as part of a library
school program;
* Strong service orientation; initiative and ability to work
both independently and in a collaborative, collegial environment;
strong service orientation with excellent organizational skills;
excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of legal materials and experience in an academic law
library environment;
* Demonstrated supervisory ability;
* Familiarity with MARC formats and bibliographic data; working
knowledge of standard metadata formats.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal
opportunity employer.
The position is available September 1, 2011, and we will review
applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and names of three
references to:
Paul M. George
Associate Dean and Director of Biddle Law Library
Biddle Law Library
University of Pennsylvania Law School
3460 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3406
Tel. 215-898-7488
Fax 215-898-6619
email: pmgeorge_at_law.upenn.edu
Received on Sat Jul 09 2011 - 03:01:12 EDT