ANNOUNCEMENT OF FAUCLTY VACANCY
Position:     Electronic Resources Librarian
Available:  April 1, 2005

Description/Environment
Brigham Young University (BYU), a privately owned and operated
university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located
in Provo, Utah, invites application for a permanent continuing faculty
status (CFS) track position in the Collection Development and Technical
Services Division of the Harold B. Lee Library.  The library is seeking
a dynamic individual, who can perform well in a rapidly changing
environment.

BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the
university's honor code and dress and grooming standards.  Preference is
given to qualified members in good standing of the affiliated church,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities:
*       Facilitate activities throughout the library to effectively
identify, evaluate, acquire, promote, and access requested electronic
and/or licensed information resources.
*       Negotiate price and license terms for electronic resources.
*       Collect and provide information necessary for evaluating the
success of acquired electronic resources.
*       Maintain and update the electronic resource management database
and recommend enhancements to the databases and associated operating
systems.
*       Establish product/service demonstrations and evaluation
processes and information for electronic resource evaluation.
*       Collect electronic resource usage and statistical data and
prepare statistical management reports.
*       Communicate and collaborate with public services, collection and
technical services, library systems entities/individuals to ensure
successful patron access and usage of electronic resources.
*       Coordinate joint electronic resource acquisition and licensing
activities with the Church Education System Consortium.
*       Maintain current awareness of trends, issues, and systems
relative to electronic resources, licensing, and scholarly
communication.
*       Participate in reference service, library instruction, and
outreach assignments, as assigned.
*       Serve on Library and/or University committees, contribute to
state, regional, and national committees; and participate in
professional and scholarly activities.

Qualifications Required:
*       MLS from an ALA-accredited institution is required. However,
applicants who have related education or work experience and who are
committed to completing the MLS within a specified period of time may be
considered.
*       Academic library experience; preferably in a reference services,
collection development, acquisition, or library systems environment.
*       Knowledge and understanding of electronic information resources,
copyright and intellectual property rights, and scholarly communication
issues and practices.
*       A demonstrated knowledge of library systems and technologies
used in an academic library environment.
*       Demonstrated ability to work independently, understand and solve
problems and complete projects in a timely and quality fashion.
*       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
*       Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work
collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, departments, and students.
*       Ability to teach and participate in outreach programs.
*       Demonstrated potential for scholarly production necessary for
faculty professional development and rank advancement.
*       Flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and
organizational priorities and adaptability in responding to
ever-changing technological environments and increasing dynamic work
environments.

Salary and Benefits
This is a permanent CFS track with generous insurance and retirement
benefits.  Salary is commensurate with experience and
academic/professional qualifications.  This is a twelve-month
appointment with twenty-two days annual leave and additional
professional development time available.

To apply
Apply online at http://yjobs.byu.edu, position # 040522.  For any
questions regarding this position, contact Quinn Galbraith, Library
Human Resource Manager, 2226 HBLL, Brigham Young University, Provo UT
84602.  E-mail inquiries to quinng@byu.edu

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin January 3rd,
2005 and will continue until position is filled.