CDL: [Corrected posting] Electronic Resources Librarian - Univ. of North Texas

From: John P. Abbott <abbottjp_at_appstate.edu>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:17:15 -0500
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
[UNT sends this corrected version of the job posting.  ja]

*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