Electronic Resources/Acquisitions Librarian, Assistant or Associate Library Professor
www.uvmjobs.com.
Job
requisition no. 0040975
The University of Vermont Libraries
seeks an innovative,
collaborative and dynamic candidate to lead the acquisitions
processes at UVM
libraries. Working collaboratively with key staff members this
position will
coordinate the e-resource lifecycle, oversee the library’s
electronic resource
management (ERM) system, and collaborate with university
colleagues to
coordinate license revision and budget administration. As a
vital member of the
Collection Management Services Unit the successful candidate
will work closely
with the Director of Collection Management Services (direct
report) to manage,
monitor, and analyze library budgets and funds. This position
also works
closely with the Collection Development Librarians at
Bailey-Howe and the Dana
Medical Library to foster a culture of collaboration,
communication and
assessment.
Responsibilities: Establish,
monitor
and manage budgets for Bailey-Howe Library. Manage vendor
relations;
monitor and review licenses. Negotiate and acquire materials in
all formats;
oversee renewal of continuing resources, payment of invoices and
tracking of
resources in multiple systems including the library’s ERM.
Provide ongoing
statistical analysis of UVM Libraries materials budgets
including budget
projections. Oversee bindery operation. Train and supervise paraprofessional
staff; serve on various
library, university and professional committees, and participate
in the faculty
governance of the University; engage in scholarship and creative
activities,
and service.
Required Qualifications:
MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program; Minimum 2-3
years'
professional experience, including a supervisory role, in an
academic library
environment that focuses on discovery and delivery of online and
tangible
resources. Ability to
inspire and
motivate staff, promote diversity and accountability. A strong background in
acquisitions and
budget management. Experience in contract negotiation, vendor
relations and a
successful record of library operations management including:
·
Knowledge
of
collection budgets, funding models, and electronic resource
licensing;
·
Knowledge
of
new and emerging models of acquiring, collecting, disseminating,
and providing
access to scholarly information;
·
Ability
to
extract data from multiple sources to produce reports for
decision making and
coordinate acquisitions projects and workflows with related
groups
·
Ability
to
work in a technological and rapidly changing academic library
environment;
·
Ability
to
work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate
effectively with a
wide range of faculty, staff, and constituents.
The
University
is especially interested in candidates who demonstrate a
commitment
to diversity and inclusion. In the cover letter, or in a separate
document
attached to your application, please address your commitment to
diversity/inclusion and how you will further this goal. For more
information on
diversity at the University of Vermont, see http://www.uvm.edu/president/?Page=whydiversity_statement.html
Desired
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of
the Ex-Libris Voyager Integrated Library System; familiarity
with Electronic
Resource Management systems, link resolver software and
authentication
services. Knowledge of emerging digital preservation models and
electronic
resource standards.
Campus Profile:
The University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and welcomes
applications from
underrepresented groups.
Serving
a
student body of more than 12,000 students enrolled in nine
schools and
colleges at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the Libraries
play a vital
role in the University’s commitment to liberal education,
environment, health,
and public service. The UVM Libraries, comprised of Bailey/Howe,
Dana Medical, and
the Library Research Annex deliver distinctive and outstanding
service to the
campus community and the State of Vermont through excellence in
instruction,
innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication in
service. The library
faculty is represented by United Academics.
The
University
of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT, a city that sits on the
east side of Lake Champlain with the Green Mountains to the east
and the
Adirondack Mountains across the lake to the west. Burlington was
recently
ranked #1 by A&E Television on a list of the 10 cities that
"have it
all". Burlington was also ranked as one of "10 Best Cities for
the
Next Decade" according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Interested
candidates are encouraged to visit the City of Burlington
homepage at http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/
Salary and
Application Information:
Salary
is
commensurate with rank and experience. Minimum salary for
Assistant Library
Professor is $51,412; minimum salary for Associate Library
Professor is
$61,693. Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or
alternative plan),
managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.
All
applications
must be submitted online, through www.uvmjobs.com.
Job
requisition no. 0040975. Candidates are required to
submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references.
Applicants with inquiries may contact the Search Committee
Chair, Associate
Professor Jeanene Light at jeanene.light@uvm.edu. Review of
applications will
begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled;
anticipated start date
is January 6, 2014.