University of Maryland Libraries
EX-2242
Non-Tenured Faculty Position Vacancy

TITLE:      Electronic Resources Librarian
LOCATION:   Acquisitions Department, McKeldin Library
CATEGORY:   Exempt Staff, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
SALARY:     Commensurate with qualifications and experience

RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as primary contact and resource
for licensing issues for a  growing array of locally
acquired electronic databases and journals, as well as
resources acquired in consortium with other institutions of
the university system, the State, and  mid-Atlantic region.
Serves as a member of the Acquisitions Management Team and
the Maryland University System Access Library Databases
Team (MdUSA).  Assists in monitoring acquisitions workflow.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in
Library Science. EXPERIENCE: Three years progressively
responsible relevant experience required. At least two
years experience in acquisitions activities in a large
university library.  Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Preferred: At least one year with
responsibility for one or more functions relating to
electronic resources.  Extensive knowledge of acquisitions
methods and procedures for both serials and monographs.
Extensive knowledge of the acquisition and licensing of
electronic databases and journals on behalf of individual
institutions and consortia.  Extensive knowledge of the
book and subscription trade.  Experience with HTML and
metadata.

BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave and 3 personal days; 14 paid
holidays; 15 days sick leave.  Employer contributes to
health insurance and retirement (State pension or
TIAA-CREF), tuition remission.

APPLICATIONS: For full consideration, submit a cover letter
and a resume and names/addresses of three references by
June 23, 2000.  Applications accepted until the position is
filled.  Send resume to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel
Services, Room #4105, McKeldin Library, University of
Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011.  You may also fax
your resume: (301) 314-9960.  Libraries' Web Address:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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Carole R. Bell
Head, Acquisitions Dept.
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7011
Tel: 301-405-9307
Fax: 301-314-9971
cb216@umail.umd.edu