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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 16:44:39 -0400
From: David James <David.James@JHU.EDU>
Subject: Job Listing

HEAD OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCE ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS UNIT

Position has primary responsibility for acquisition of electronic
resources.  Monitors the publishing industry, particularly as regards
trends toward electronic formats.  Maintains contact with vendors and
publishers to negotiate license agreements and to maintain uninterrupted
access to electronic products.   Works closely with the Electronic Public
Access Librarian in the Resource Services Department to provide access to
electronic resources.  Works with Resource Services Librarians to
facilitate negotiation of license agreements.  Maintains contacts with
librarians at other Hopkins libraries to coordinate joint selection and
provision of electronic resources.  Acts as liaison with University
Purchasing for managing license agreements.  Supervises Serials Unit of
the Acquisitions Department (7.5 FTE plus student assistants).  Trains
support staff and provides on-going problem resolution.  Sets work
priorities for the unit.  Monitors performance of subscription agents.
Acts as liaison with Cataloging Department to ensure adequate workflow and
problem resolution.  Participates as part of departmental managerial team.

Required qualifications:
Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent
education/work experience.  At least two years serials experience in a
library.  Prior experience with electronic publishing and licensing of
electronic products.  Working knowledge of at least two western European
languages in addition to English.  Knowledge of AACR2 and MARC.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and relational database
programs such as MSWord, Excel, Access, etc.  Proficiency with an
integrated library management system.  Knowledge of serials industry and
publishing practices and trends.  Prior supervisory experience.  Strong
interpersonal and communications skills.  Ability to work well with
colleagues, staff, and external clients.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience working in an ARL library.  Knowledge of the Horizon integrated
library system.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.  Send resume, indicating Job #SCD2587 on cover letter
along with three professional references via e-mail to hwdjobs@jhu.edu;
fax to (410) 516-2314, or mail to Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Human
Resources, 119 Garland Hall, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218.
Approximate starting salary range $38,555-$49,150.  We offer excellent
benefits, including tuition remission, in a smoke-free/drug-free
environment.  AA/EOE.

David Willis James
Head of Acquisitions                    E-mail: david.james@jhu.edu
The Milton S. Eisenhower Library        Phone: (410) 516-8332
The Johns Hopkins University            Fax:  (410) 516-8928

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