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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:41:41 -0700
From: Carrie Willman <willman@OHSU.EDU>
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Serials and Electronic Collections Librarian. Search Reopened

The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Library seeks energetic and
creative applicants for the position of Serials and Electronic Collections
Librarian. Working in a highly automated environment, this individual will
manage the Serials Department and will support collection development
activities by coordinating vendor services and the licensing and
implementation of electronic resources. This position reports to the Head
of Access Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and manage the overall operation of Serials Department
Manage print and electronic serials subscriptions and other electronic
resources (e-books, databases), including setting up trials and pilots,
vendor negotiations, licensing and implementation, monitoring vendor
compliance Facilitate an interdepartmental serials team responsible for
day to day serials ordering, tracking, checkin, claiming, preservation and
binding Serve as a member of the Collection Development Committee Collect
and organize electronic resources use data to support collection
development decisions; maintain serials decision database Maintain the
Library's electronic journals Web page
(http://www.ohsu.edu/library/ejournals/) and other electronic resources
pages, including authentication procedures, local and remote access, use
data analysis Coordinate serials management efforts at other OHSU system
libraries Assist in the management of the migration of serials data from
current integrated library system to Innovative Interfaces during year
2001 Monitor trends and maintain currency in emerging issues in electronic
resources; recommend new ways of organizing and managing electronic
resources Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
Minimum of three years professional experience working with serials in an
automated library environment Minimum of two years supervisory experience
Experience with management of electronic information resources, including
databases, electronic journals and multimedia Knowledge of licensing terms
and the ability to apply that knowledge to electronic resources Experience
with Web authoring, management and design tools Ability to work
collaboratively in a team environment and to manage multiple projects and
priorities effectively Excellent oral and written interpersonal
communication skills Desired Qualifications: Working knowledge of MARC
format used in serials holdings records Public service experience
Experience working in a health sciences or academic library Experience
with library systems migration

Rank and Salary: This position is a 12-month academic appointment with
annual review and renewal. Minimum salary: $40,000. Generous benefits.
Learn more about the University and the Library at http://www.ohsu.edu.
For full position description, go to:
http://www.ohsu.edu/library/jobs.shtml. OHSU is an AA/EEO Employer.

Application: Applications received by Monday, May 14, 2001 will receive
first consideration. Send cover letter, resume and the names, contact
numbers of three professional references to: Carrie Willman, Bibliographic
Services and Personnel Librarian Oregon Health Sciences University Library
PO Box 573 Portland, OR 97207-0573 e-mail: willman@ohsu.edu fax:
503-494-3227