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Under the direction of the Head of Serials, the candidate will: serve as a
liaison to vendors regarding electronic resource technical issues; coordinate
vendor demonstrations and trials; provide feedback on technical compatibility
with electronic resource infrastructure; manage the technical changes necessary
for electronic resource management; maintain the information in our Electronic
Resource Management module (Innovative Interfaces); manage the libraries' link
resolver and the integrated proxy (Web Access Management); collect and analyze
usage statistics for electronic resources; manage related display of resources
in various library systems and website; load the monthly coverage and MARC
records from Serial Solutions; maintain current awareness of emerging trends;
and serve on both the Electronic Resource Management Team as well as the
library-wide collection development team. Qualifications/Skills
ALA accredited master's degree by date of employment; evidence of
experience with electronic resources technologies and research-oriented
electronic resources; understanding of the principles of link resolvers;
demonstrated analytical problem solving skills and initiative; an aptitude for
detail-oriented work; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication
skills; demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented, and
dynamic environment; and a commitment to meet established library criteria for
promotion and tenure, including professional service and published research.
The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Minimum
annual salary is $40,000, and is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Position available July 26, 2010. Apply online at
http://jobs.olemiss.edu. Applicants will be asked to include a letter of
application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three current professional references. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Christina Torbert
Head of Serials
J.D. Williams Library
662-915-7059
662-915-5734 fax