Kent State University seeks an energetic and self-motivated librarian to
join the Serials and Electronic Resources Department in Libraries and
Media Services.  This position reports to the Head, Serials and
Electronic Resources Department.

Title: Serials Librarian
Organization: Kent State University
Department: Libraries and Media Services
Location: Kent Campus

Environment: The Kent State University Libraries have a collection of
over 2 million volumes and hold membership in the Association of
Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State
University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK
(http://www.ohiolink.edu), Ohio's statewide information system.  Special
Collections & Archives has a physical collection of over 90,000 volumes
and over 10,000 cubic feet of archival and manuscript collections.  The
Department serves a diverse population of local and remote users
including a large number of undergraduate students.

Salary: $40,333 with full benefits
Position Type: Term Faculty.  Annually renewable depending on funding
availability.
Rank: Instructor

Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Assists the Department Head on projects involving the management of
both print and electronic serials.
2.Performs a variety of duties relating to serial records in the
library’s automation system including work with order, check-in, and
bibliographic records.
3.Assists in the maintenance of license agreements and related files
including summarizing information concerning access restrictions within
the library’s automation system.
4.Works to facilitate access to electronic materials.
5.Updates and maintains linking mechanisms for electronic records in
local e-journal portal (Serials Solutions), link resolver (OLinks) and
library automation system records (III Millennium).
6.Works to provide and improve access to journals in all formats.
7.Participates in resource linking/access activities and projects.
8.Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects.
9.Assists Department Head in license review and negotiation.
10.Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources.
11.Researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access.
12.Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the Library.
13.Develops policies, procedures and documentation.
14.Participates in departmental planning and decision making.
15.Identifies ways to streamline workflow.
16.Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.
17.Performs other duties as assigned.
18.Embodies the highest professional standards.

Required Qualifications:
1.ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or MS in Library Science.
2.Minimum one-year, professional library employment.
3.Experience in the technical procedures of acquiring, processing, or
providing access to serials and electronic resources.
4.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5.Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong analytical
and problem-solving skills.
6.Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications:
1.Experience troubleshooting access problems with serials and electronic
resources.
2.Familiarity with OCLC, CONSER Documentation, and MARC21 and MFHD formats.
3.Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative
Interfaces Inc. (III).
4.Experience reading, negotiating, or managing license agreements for
serials and electronic resources.
5.Familiarity with trends in the field of electronic resources and
serials management.
6.Ability to organize work independently and to perform complicated
tasks with minimal supervision.
7.Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in carrying out
assignments.

Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications,
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three (3) professional references.

Contact: Emily Hermon, Senior Business Manager, Libraries & Media
Services, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001.
Electronic copies of application materials may be (.pdf format
preferred) will be accepted at ehermon@kent.edu.  Please do not paste
your application materials into the body of your e-mail.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2006
Start Date: July 1, 2006

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Anna Hood
Head, Serials and Electronic Resources
Assistant Professor
Kent State University Libraries
One Eastway Drive, Kent, OH 44242-0001

330-672-6315 (phone)
330-672-4811 (fax)
akhood@kent.edu