From: Throldahl, Michele K [mailto:michele.throldahl@mnsu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:30 PM
Subject: librarian position
Electronic Access and User Experience Librarian
RESPONSIBILITIES: Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorial Library seeks an innovative, service-oriented, and flexible individual to serve as
Electronic Access and User Experience Librarian. This librarian is responsible for enhancing the user experience with electronic resources offered by the library.
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Serves as a member of the Technical Services Team and is responsible for the successful management of access to electronic resources in the Library’s collections
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Provide leadership in access management of OpenURL link resolvers (Serial Solutions), ERMS, A-Z title lists, troubleshooting access problems and user support
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Provide training and support for library staff related to electronic access
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Participate in LibGuides administration and library discovery tool (Summon) management
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Serves on a cross departmental team to explore ways to enhance the user experience throughout the library
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Participate in library wide assessment activities
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Promote electronic resource usage to campus community in collaboration with other library groups
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Leads a team that oversees tracking and management of usage statistics of electronic resources
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Participates on license review team; identifies key license terms and enter license terms into ERM software
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Provide reference service in a busy library commons setting
All library faculty serve on teams as a subject liaison to one or more disciplines/programs, with responsibility for collection development, library instruction sessions and the development of class and subject guides; share in weekend
reference responsibilities and provide introductory library instruction sessions; contribute to Library Services Department committees/activities; and may participate in university governance through membership on committees and task forces.
Required Qualifications
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MLS (or related Master’s Degree) from ALA-accredited program (degree requirements completed by August 18, 2014)
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Experience with managing Electronic Resources and/or troubleshooting resource access
Preferred Qualifications
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Second subject Master’s degree (required within three years for tenure)
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2 or more years of post-MLS academic library experience
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Experience or coursework with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies that can be applied to improving and developing user focused services
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong service orientation
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Experience with:
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Providing reference and instruction services in an academic library
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Licensing library resources
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Collection development
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Developing class and subject guides, such as LibGuides
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Demonstrated
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Project management skills
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Ability to work in a team environment that encourages personnel to work across departments
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Ability to engage in scholarly and professional development activities at the level necessary to meet requirements for tenure and promotion
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Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment
For Library information, visit:
http://www.lib.mnsu.edu/ Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:
http://www.mnsu.edu/
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Official vacancy notice and application information available at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2014 and will continue until finalists are selected. Contact Information: Search Committee
– Electronic Access and User Experience Librarian, Phone: 507-389-5949, TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711,
daardi.sizemore@mnsu.edu.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is an AA/EO university and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Michele Throldahl
Department Secretary
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library, ML 3097
P.O. Box 8419, Mankato, MN 56002-8419
Phone 507.389.5952 ~ Fax 507.389.5155
http://www.mnsu.edu/bigideascampaign/