Position opening: Electronic Resources Librarian at DePaul University
From:
"Brunskill, Amelia" <ABRUNSKI_at_depaul.edu>
The DePaul University Library (_http://library.depaul.edu_) seeks a
collaborative, innovative and service oriented professional for the
position of Electronic Resources Librarian.
_Position Description_
Reporting to the Coordinator of Collections and Scholarly Resources, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will coordinate the implementation,
processing and ongoing maintenance of the electronic resource collection
through the life cycle of each resource. The Electronic Resources
Librarian will lead explorations into new electronic content and
services and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of existing electronic resources. The Electronic Resources
Librarian will work to ensure that electronic resources are as widely
accessible as possible, promote the use of these resources, and
coordinate the Library's response to access issues that involve
electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian may serve as a
liaison librarian in assigned areas.
_About DePaul University_
Founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (also known as the
Vincentians), DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in
the United States and currently enrolls approximately 25,000 students in
10 schools and colleges offering 300 undergraduate and graduate programs
and concentrations. One of the ten largest private, not-for-profit
universities in the nation, DePaul's 2,000 faculty members teach across
5 campuses in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs. DePaul University has
been recognized in national publications for its diversity, its
service-learning programs, and its sustainability efforts, and is the
home to nationally-recognized academic programs in the College of
Business, the College of Digital Media, and The Theatre School.
_About the DePaul University Library_
The DePaul University Library is comprised of the John T. Richardson
Library (Lincoln Park Campus), the Loop Campus Library (Loop Campus),
and library service programs provided at DePaul's three suburban
campuses. With an annual budget of over $10 million in FY13, 33
professional librarians, and a total staff complement of over 70 FTE,
the DePaul University Library is a partner in a number of campus
programs, including the first-year experience (Chicago Quarter) and the
Teaching Commons. In 2013, a major renovation of the Richardson Library
will facilitate the launch of the Richardson Library Information
Commons, a technology-enhanced space including individual, group, and
collaborative work spaces, a Learning Commons and Scholar's Lab. The
DePaul University Library is housed in the Division of Teaching and
Learning Resources, which includes the DePaul Art Museum and Faculty
Information Technology Services, and is an active member of local,
regional, and national consortia, including CARLI, the Chicago
Collections Consortium, the Catholic Research Resources Alliance, and
the Center for Research Libraries.
Interested applicants can find additional details, including required
qualifications, and submit materials through the DePaul HR Web site at:
_https://jobs-depaul.icims.com/jobs/17696/electronic-resources-librarian/job_
Amelia Brunskill
Coordinator of Collections & Scholarly Resources
DePaul University
2350 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)325-7686
_abrunski_at_depaul.edu_ <mailto:abrunski_at_depaul.edu>
Received on Wed Jul 10 2013 - 03:01:27 EDT