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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN-ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL RESOURCES
The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of
Technical Services Librarian-Electronic/Digital Resources and Assistant
Professor of University Libraries position number 21977.
This is a term faculty position, renewable annually that reports to the
Technical Services Co-Manager-Acquisitions/Serials. This new position
will assume a key role in the management of electronic and digital
resources in an evolving technical services environment. Collaborates
with the co-manager to negotiate licenses for electronic resources.
Works cooperatively with other technical services personnel to activate,
catalog, maintain, troubleshoot and compile statistics for the
Libraries' collection of electronic resources. Helps develop and
maintain databases utilized for managing electronic resources. Serves as
liaison with the subject librarians regarding electronic resources
including coordinating renewals and setting up training opportunities.
Provides general support to technical services by establishing
parameters for and coordinating data loads from various vendors into the
Innovative Interfaces integrated library system. Will develop an
understanding of metadata schema and serve as technical services liaison
to other library departments regarding the interface of metadata for
digital objects within the online catalog. Provides reference service.
library instruction, or collection development in an appropriate area.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
cooperatively with library personnel.
REQUIRED: Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
PREFERRED: Knowledge of acquisitions/serials/cataloging; knowledge of
electronic resources; knowledge of metadata and other markup schema;
experience in providing reference service, delivery of instruction, or
collection development.
Salary minimum is $37,000 (negotiable) per year. The starting date is
July 1, 2005 (negotiable).
All application materials must be postmarked by March 25, 2005. Send
letter of application highlighting candidate's suitability, resume and
the names, mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to: Joan Lamborn, Technical Services Librarian Search,
Position #21977, University of Northern Colorado, James A. Michener
Library, Campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639-0091.
Application materials may be sent via email as word document attachments
to: libtechsearch@unco.edu.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State
Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees and is subject to the
policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a
conditional offer of employment has been made.
UNC is an AA/EO employer and committed to fostering diversity in its
student body, faculty and staff.