The University of Pennsylvania Library has a vacancy for an:

Electronic Acquisitions Librarian

Background Information:
The Penn Library has a collection of over 5 million volumes, 39,000
print journal subscriptions, 4,700 electronic journals, and over 190
networked databases. Penn is a fully networked campus and is
aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research
and teaching, including courseware support. In addition to increasing
its print collections, Penn is working to build a digital library
through a series of innovative projects and partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In conjunction with the department head, support the broad range of
electronic acquisitions services offered by the Goldstein Information
Processing Center (the library's technical services department).
Acquire, renew and ensure availability of a wide range of electronic
collection materials, review site pages for usability. Create and update
bibliographic and other metadata pertaining to these resources,
including information regarding the acquisition of digital information.
Collaborate with cataloging units to ensure public access and record
maintenance. Analyze and coordinate the development of projects and
resources. Generally support the Electronic Acquisitions Department.
Work within the Endeavor Voyager and Ex Libris SFX/Metalib environments.
Serve as back up to the department head when necessary.

Position reports to:
Head of Electronic Acquisitions

Qualifications:
Required:
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent in skills and
experience.
Highly desirable: Flexibility in prioritizing multiple projects in a
demanding environment; Ability to problem-solve; Propensity for details;
Ability to be trained in acquisitions in an online environment.
Experience with spreadsheet and database technology and software, such
as Excel and MS Access.
Preferred: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; Knowledge of
metadata development and applications; Knowledge of integrated library
systems.

Rank & Salary:
Commensurate with education, experience and related skills..
<http://www.hr.upenn.edu/compensation/salary_overview.asp>The University
of Pennsylvania offers many excellent fringe benefits, including tuition
remission (including generous spousal and dependent children benefits),
an excellent pension program with a University match, mortgage/housing
assistance, childcare program, excellent area schools, plus many other
progressive benefits.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume & the names of three references to: Mr.
Robert Eash, Library Human Resources Officer, University of Pennsylvania
Library, 3420 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206. (or e-mail to:
reash@pobox.upenn.edu). Applications submitted by September 15, 2003
will receive first consideration. THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER