Apologies for cross-posting Electronic Resources Coordinator at Georgia Tech The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for an energetic, flexible, and innovative professional to serve as its Electronic Resources Coordinator. The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, students, and staff, is one of the nation's outstanding universities and a leading center for research and technological development, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Library and Information Center <http://www.library.gatech.edu/>, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's curricular and research programs. The Library, with the full support of Georgia Tech's faculty, is moving aggressively to deliver electronically the wealth of information resources it makes available to students, faculty, and staff. Reporting to the Head, Information Procurement Department, the Electronic Resources Coordinator position offers an opportunity for an assertive, experienced librarian to provide leadership in shaping acquisitions in an increasingly digital world. The Coordinator will: execute license agreements for electronic resources and lead vendor / publisher contact in licensing negotiations; assist the Department Head with the library's agenda in using emerging technologies and new approaches in acquisitions work, including SFX and a new e-resource management software application. Develop new policies, procedures, and operations to improve the management of electronic resources; and demonstrate successful supervisory experience with a commitment to staff training. The Coordinator will also collaborate closely with the Collection Development Department to facilitate the identification, selection, and fiscal control of information resources. More specifically, the Electronic Resources Coordinator manages and coordinates the licensing, ordering and renewal of electronic resources. Maintains license agreements and related files and assures ready and current access. Serves as departmental liaison with other departments to ensure public access and record maintenance (Cataloging, Collection Development, Systems, Information Services, etc.). Updates and maintains linking capabilities among electronic resources, including any link resolver software (such as SFX). Maintains library databases for tracking and disseminating information regarding electronic resources. Maintains currency in emerging issues in the acquisition of electronic resources. Fosters and supports a collaborative, inter-departmental approach to problem solving and decision making, with emphasis on facilitating and providing electronic resources. The Information Procurement Department is comprised of one department head, two librarians and 11 support staff. Currently, the Electronic Resources area includes the Coordinator position, a library associate (exempt), and a library assistant III. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or other relevant degree with a minimum of three years experience in an academic setting. Demonstrated experience in the acquisition of electronic resources and negotiation of electronic resource licenses, with experience preferably in an academic consortium as well. Experience in the technical procedures of acquiring and processing serials, databases, and e-resources. Knowledge of or experience with newer library technologies such as link resolving software (Ex Libris SFX) is desirable. Experience in supervising, training, and organizing the work of other staff, preferably regarding the licensing, acquisitions, and administrative management of information resources. Demonstrated experience working with vendors of information resources. Working experience with an integrated library system, preferably Endeavor Voyager. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong analytical, team-building, and problem-solving skills required. Salary: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $45,000.00 Benefits: Librarians and archivists are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. Georgia Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 21 days vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, optional pre-tax benefits, support for research and professional activities, and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech home page at www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits/facben.html to view the benefits package. Contact Information: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 5 references to: Ms. Sharon West Personnel Administrator Georgia Tech Library & Information Center 704 Cherry Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900 Sharon.West@library.gatech.edu Questions about the position? Contact: Tyler Walters Associate Director, Digital and Technical Services Georgia Tech Library and Information Center 704 Cherry Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900 Tyler.Walters@library.gatech.edu 404-385-4489 **************************************************************************************** Jeannie Downey Library Associate I Georgia Institute of Technology Library and Information Center 225 North Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0900 Phone: 404-894-4521 FAX: 404-894-1723 E-mail: jeannie.downey@library.gatech.edu
