The Serials and Electronic Resource Acquisitions Coordinator position at
Johns
Hopkins University  offers an opportunity for an assertive,
experienced, and innovative manager
to provide vision and leadership in redefining the procurement and
management of  serials and electronic resources in an evolving
information environment. This position will  lead the Unit to  use
emerging technologies and implement new approaches in acquiring and
managing print serials and electronic resources; make effective use of
the acquisitions, serials, and e-resource management modules of the
integrated library system;  monitor  ordering, check-in and resolution
of bibliographic and fulfillment problems; oversee  vendor contact,
negotiations, and licensing to secure products and services; oversee the
expenditure of a serials & electronic resource acquisitions budget of
over $7,000,000; coordinate serial binding policies and practices with
the Preservation Department; develop new policies, procedures, and
operations to further integrate the management of physical and virtual
collections;  coordinate management of current periodicals areas;
maximize the use of technology  in collecting and reporting of
acquisitions data which include a diverse group of physical and
electronic resources; collaborate closely with the Collection
Development Coordinator to facilitate the identification, selection, and
fiscal control of  serials  and electronic resources.  The staff is
comprised of one electronic resources librarian, a print serials
supervisor,  5.75 support staff, and two FTE student hours. Reporting to
the  Head of Technical Services, this position is part of the Technical
Services management team which coordinates departmental policies,
procedures, and workflows.  For information on the Sheridan Libraries,
visit  http://www.library.jhu.edu.

Qualifications
Required:   ALA-accredited MLS; serials acquisitions experience;
demonstrated experience in budget management;  knowledge of  the
purchasing, licensing and acquisitions processing of electronic
resources;
supervisory experience with a commitment to staff mentoring and
training;  ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines; strong
commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and a proactive
approach to faculty and student services; demonstrated experience
working with vendors of information resources; experience with an
integrated library system and a  bibliographic utility (OCLC or  RLIN);
excellent written and oral communication skills;  strong analytical, and
problem-solving skills; flexibility and initiative in carrying out
assignments in a changing environment; commitment to professional growth
and development.
Preference will be given to candidates with 3 or more years of  serials
acquisitions  experience  in a large academic or public library.  Visit
http://jobs.jhu.edu; to complete an online application and use
the Search Jobs Career Cart feature to apply for position #19686.  When
submitting your resume, please include the names of three references on
the  cover letter.  We offer a competitive salary and generous
benefits,including tuition remission, multiple options for retirement
plans,  same-sex domestic partner benefits, in a smoke free & drug free
environment. AA, EOE.