Electronic Resources Librarian Position Opening, North Texas State
University
From: "Avery, Beth" <Beth.Avery_at_unt.edu>
Electronic Resources Librarian
University of North Texas
Denton Texas
Position Description: The Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL) reports
to the Head of the Selections and Acquisitions Unit. The ERL will work
collaboratively with the Contracts Librarian and the Library Liaisons
group to provide direction for the life cycle of electronic resources
including researching, recommending, negotiation, acquiring,
implementing, and supporting access, marketing, and assessment. The ERL
is also responsible for maintaining positive relationships with vendors
and publishers. The ERL incorporates emerging technologies into
collection development workflows.
The ERL serves as a representative of the Collection Development
department to other library divisions, university groups, external
service providers, and consortium partners. The Librarian may supervise
staff as needed, and will serve on university and library committees as
appropriate.
Specific Position Responsibilities
* Provides leadership in developing and delivering the UNT Libraries'
collections of electronic resources, specifically eBooks.
* Coordinates library's demand-driven acquisition (DDA/PDA) program.
* Troubleshooting patron connection issues with eBooks.
* Administer YBP's GOBI acquisitions platform.
* Works closely with librarians/staff in other library departments in
the identification, evaluation, and selection of electronic resources
materials to support the University's teaching and research objectives.
* Compiles specified electronic resource usage statistics, performs
vendor evaluations, and undertakes other related assessment activities.
* Provides outreach for electronic resources, including the creation of
announcements, development of training materials, provision of training
sessions, and incorporation of electronic content into curriculum,
online courses, and LibGuides.
*Develops, document, and assess workflows for electronic
resources-related tasks.
* Maintains holdings data for electronic resources in the Sierra
database and Serials Solutions knowledgebase.
* Fosters strong professional relationships and communications with
vendors, publishers and consortia, to obtain product information,
preliminary pricing information, and preliminary licensing information.
* Works with Technology and Computer Operations to provide technical
review of proposed electronic products.
* Coordinates with Library Liaisons to schedule and administers trials,
and evaluations, of electronic resources.
* Negotiates with vendors to obtain the favorable costs, terms and
conditions. Participates in renewal/cancellation activities of
electronic resources.
* Maintains knowledge of national trends in electronic resource
management, and communicates information to department and subject liaisons.
* Assists with license interpretation and the recording of terms.
* Serves on various library work groups/committees as well as university
committees as requested.
* Participates in library and information science scholarship and
professional organizations.
* Other duties as assigned.
Librarian rank will be determined by the Library Personnel Affairs
Committee through review of the selected candidate's education,
experience, scholarly and professional involvement, and service
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications
* MS/MLS/MSIS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent advanced
degree in library or information science
* Minimum of 2 years collection development experience involving
electronic resources
* Experience with user instruction, training, and documentation
* Evidence of flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
* Evidence of publishing and/or participation in professional
organizations appropriate to the level of appointment
Preferred: * Experience working with YBP's GOBI product
* Experience working with SpringShare's LibGuides product
* Familiarity with III's Sierra or Millennium ILS
* Experience creating statistical reports and managing usage data
* Familiarity with course management systems
* Familiarity with accounting principles
Apply using UNT HR system
https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=160090
Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Other Document
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a statement on
"Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: Challenges and Solutions
for Collection Development and Management". Please attach the statement
as the "Other Document".
Question contact: Beth Avery
beth.avery_at_unt.edu
940-545-2762
Beth Avery
Coordinator, Collection Development
University of North Texas Libraries
1155 Union Circle #305190
Denton, TX 76203
Phone: 940-565-2762
Beth.avery_at_unt.edu
Received on Fri Jan 10 2014 - 12:23:37 EST