Position Opening. University of Florida
From:
"Cataldo,Tara Tobin" <tara_at_uflib.ufl.edu>
*POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT*
*Electronic Resources Librarian*
The *George A. Smathers Libraries* at the University of Florida is
seeking a dynamic, user focused, collaborative and creative individual
to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian. This tenure track
faculty member provides leadership in the procurement, licensing,
management, and support of ongoing access to electronic information
resources acquired by the Smathers Libraries. The position supervises
two support staff and manages the activities of the Electronic Resources
Unit within the Acquisitions Department. The unit is responsible for
managing license agreements and amendments, renewing database and
e-journal package subscriptions, paying invoices, compiling and loading
records, maintaining online access to most of the electronic resources
acquired by the library, and providing accurate reports and statistics.
In close consultation with the Associate Deans involved in collections,
the incumbent will review and manage license agreements as well as
foster and maintain positive relationships with publishers and vendors.
The Electronic Resources Librarian will develop and maintain expert
knowledge on issues related to electronic resources and take the lead in
managing the electronic resources management system. In addition, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will monitor and contribute to the
professional dialogue regarding electronic resources development and
trends. The selected applicant will be a motivated, service-oriented,
and highly communicative individual with a strong commitment to
facilitating the use of technology and library resources in the UF
community.
The library encourages staff participation in reaching management
decisions and consequently the Electronic Resources Librarian will serve
on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and
foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Electronic
Resources Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse
backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives
in work activities. The incumbent will pursue professional development
opportunities, including research, publication, and professional
association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and
promotion.
Interested candidates should follow the application procedures outlined
on the Position Vacancy Announcement at:
_http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html_.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic
minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
Tara Tobin Cataldo, MLS
Collections Coordinator
Marston Science Library
P.O. Box 117011
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-7011
352.273.2868
_ttobin_at_ufl.edu_ <mailto:ttobin_at_ufl.edu>
Received on Thu Mar 08 2012 - 03:01:35 EST