Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library seeks an
Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise
in the management and coordination of library electronic resources. This new
position will activate and manage access to a wide range of licensed electronic
resources such as databases, journals, and books. The position will also serve
as the go-to person for all library staff for resolving problems related to
access. Other responsibilities include supervising one full-time staff member;
maintaining the Innovative Interfaces Web Access Management (WAM) table and
WebBridge link resolver, and EBSCO’s ERM Essentials; collecting and
tracking usage data; database administration; coordinating tasks related to
e-resources among all the various constituents; and working collaboratively
within the Western North Carolina Library Network on e-resources issues. The
successful candidate will be professionally engaged, forward-thinking,
collaborative, and have the ability to initiate and complete projects in a
timely and independent manner.
This twelve month, tenure-track position reports to the
Department Head for Content Organization and Management. The library’s
size and culture allow for involvement in many areas, including providing
library reference and/or instruction service. Library faculty are highly
engaged in library planning and policy-making.
About the University
Western Carolina University is one of the 16 senior
institutions of the University of North Carolina system. It is a dynamic,
regional comprehensive university with approximately 9,400 students. Western
focuses on academic quality through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and
through its commitment to integrated learning and the scholarship of
engagement. Located in Cullowhee, NC, Western is situated in a beautiful
valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 52 miles west of Asheville and near the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the nation’s most spectacular
and most visited national parks. While in a small town setting, the university
is only 3 hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.
About the Library
Hunter Library has a long, respected record of providing
excellent service to the university and region. The library is dedicated to
the thoughtful integration of print and digital resources and to supporting and
developing the general, information, digital, graphic, and visual literacy of
students and the teaching and research needs of faculty and staff. The library
has 19 tenure track faculty members, 30 staff members, and an annual budget of
approximately $4.5 million. The library contains approximately 800,000 print
and electronic volumes and provides access to more than 45,000 journals through
print subscriptions and electronic databases. The library is an active partner
in the Western North Carolina Library Network and participates in the Carolina
Consortium.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.
Salary Range: $40,000-$49,000. This is a twelve month, tenure-track position
with a generous 24 days of vacation leave annually.
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
MLS from an ALA accredited program; demonstrated mastery
(through experience or coursework) of current e-resources concepts related to
trends and practice; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability
to work collaboratively with colleagues; potential to meet the library’s
requirement for scholarship and service.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing e-resources in an academic library;
experience managing resources in a link resolver; experience working with III
Millennium; experience with electronic resource management systems; experience
working with proxy servers; experience working with publishers and vendors;
supervisory experience.
Application Procedure
To apply, access our online employment system at https://jobs.wcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52059. You
will be required to attach a letter of application, resume, and names and
telephone numbers of three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Tim
Carstens at carstens@wcu.edu.
Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Proper documentation of identity and employability are
required at the time of employment. Final candidates for employment are
subject to a criminal background check. All new employees are required to
provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.
Nancy
Newsome
Head
Collection Development & Resources Management
Hunter
Library
Western
Carolina University
176
Central Dr.
Cullowhee,
NC 28723
828-227-3489
newsome@email.wcu.edu