THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 1858 Neil Avenue Mall Columbus, Ohio 43210-1286 Position: Electronic Resources Coordinator, Serials and Electronic Resources Department (S/ER) Available: Immediately Responsibilities: Manages Serials/Electronic Resources (S/ER) Section of The Ohio State University Libraries (OSUL); develops and implements priorities, work flows and procedures for selection, acquisition, access or receipt, fund accounting, copy cataloging and problem resolution for electronic resources, including online access to web based products. Participates actively as an S/ER management team member in departmental planning, policy-making and operations; supervises two staff members and student assistants and/or graduate assistants as needed. Works with serials cataloging to apply national and local cataloging standards and policies to section activities. Coordinates the review and processing of license agreements. Monitors and analyzes the operations of the section including monthly written and statistical reports of activities and accomplishments, plans for improving services and activities, and assessments of needed resources. Works closely with collection managers to support their collection development work and questions or problems related to acquisition, funding, access, or cataloging of electronic resources. Keeps abreast of acquisition and cataloging trends for electronic resources, participates in national listservs, organizations and conferences; evaluates the potential use of new services and technologies. Will assist with future developments involving acquisition and processing of new electronic formats, OhioLINK initiatives, and OSUL projects. Reports to and may act in the place of the Head, Serials and Electronic Resources Department. Serves on appropriate library, university and professional committees. This position has faculty status with accompanying university expectations and requirements for tenure and promotion including teaching, service, research, and publication. Department: The Serials and Electronic Resources Department is responsible for 25,000+ titles on subscription in print and electronic format. The department consists of two librarians, 8.5 FTE staff and 6-8 student assistants. The department’s two sections - Serial Acquisitions and Electronic Resources - handle all aspects of acquiring, processing, copy cataloging, and records maintenance for serials and all formats of electronic resources. The serials section handles all continuations regardless of source, including gifts, exchanges, standing orders, and depository programs. The electronic resources section works with electronic publishers, aggregators, library consortia and individual information providers to acquire, lease, provide access or establish links to electronic resources via the Libraries’ OPAC and through the Libraries’ web site. The Department negotiates and manages licenses for the Libraries’ electronic resources. Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent degree; minimum of 2 years academic library experience with responsibility for selecting, acquiring and/or accessing electronic resources; working knowledge of cataloging standards; experience managing operations, solving complex problems, and supervising staff; Demonstrated communication skills; ability to interact with diverse teams and to effectively articulate abstract ideas. Must be self directed, flexible and adaptable to change, analytical and results oriented. Desired: Familiarity with serials acquisitions; experience using III’s INNOPAC library system, in particular the serials and electronic resources management modules; experience with OhioLINK systems and services; familiarity with national trends in electronic publishing. Salary and Rank: Salary minimum $40,000 plus benefits. The position has faculty status with rank based on experience and qualifications. Benefits: The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available. Environment: Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a comprehensive, state-assisted university offering a complete environment for learning for its 3,000 faculty and 50,000 students. The University Libraries system is composed of the Main Library, ten department libraries, the University Archives, five special collections, the Law Library, and the Health Sciences Library on the Columbus campus; four regional campus libraries; and the libraries of the Agricultural Technical Institute and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster. The Ohio State University Libraries is ranked twenty-second nationally among research libraries, having collections of over 5.5 million volumes and a staff of 121 librarians and professional staff, 168 support staff, and 116 FTE student assistants. The Ohio State University Libraries system is a leader in library user education with a program that reaches all entering freshmen students, and a developing program of course-related instruction for upper level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a program of online, self-paced tutorials. It is also a leader in the development and use of library-related computer technology and is currently involved with the development of the OSU Knowledge Bank, an institutional repository for the intellectual output in digital format produced by University personnel. Ohio State participates in OhioLINK, a statewide library and information network linking more than 80 academic libraries, both public and private, plus the State Library of Ohio. OhioLINK includes a shared central catalog and a statewide delivery network, as well as a rich array of electronic databases, journals, and other resources in digital format. The Main Library building is also undergoing an eight-year renovation project, which will provide a state-of-the-art, 21st century library; completion of the project is scheduled for 2008. Additional information about the Libraries is available at http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu. Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by December 10, 2004. Send cover letter, current resume, and the name, address, phone and email address of three references to Linda S. Gonzalez, Assistant Director for Libraries' Administrative Services (see above address), phone 614-292-5863, FAX 614-292-7859, email gonzalez.107@osu.edu. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
