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*Electronic Resources Librarian*
*UNT Libraries Collection Management Department*
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.
_MINIMUM 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 QUALIFICATIONS_
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
*APPLICATION DEADLINE*:
*Salary and Rank: *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. Complete information about
Librarian rank can be found at
http://www.library.unt.edu/administrativeoffice/employment/librarian/academic-ranks-for-librarians/
**
*APPLICATION PROCEDURE*: All applicants must apply to
https://facultyjobs.unt.edu . Open until search is closed.
*UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE.*
Received on Sat Jan 11 2014 - 03:04:14 EST