Subject: job posting request To: SERIALST From: Lola Halpin (librlah@EMORY.EDU) Date: 6/15/07 8:06 AM Emory University Libraries invites applications for an E-Resources Librarian position. It is an exciting time to work in the libraries at Emory. With a recently completed new strategic plan fueling a number of new initiatives, the library aspires to be a model research library that fosters courageous inquiry through the integration of print, digital and multi-media resources. For more information please see http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html. *Key Responsibilities: *The E- Resources Librarian has responsibility in a rapidly changing environment with new systems on the horizon for acquiring, licensing and making accessible electronic resources in support of the library's mission and aligned with the university's research and education program to include: * Acquiring and licensing electronic resources, including electronic journals, databases and electronic books; * Serving a lead role in license agreement negotiations, coordinating the work of electronic resources staff and others engaged in negotiating licenses and monitoring to assure best practices and quality control; * Serving a lead role in providing public access to electronic journals through support and maintenance of link resolver software, SFX, and a university-wide electronic journals database; providing support and maintenance of administrative data for electronic journals in a university-wide database and through migration to a new electronic resource management system; * Participating in the shared work of responding to user inquiries relating to access to electronic resources. * Representing the library in national, regional and campus organizations and initiatives. *Qualifications: *The successful candidate will have solid experience negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for electronic resources, experience with link resolver software, and familiarity with electronic resource management systems. He /she will be knowledgeable of trends in electronic publishing, issues relating to electronic resources and scholarly communication, and will have proven ability to work with vendors and publishers. Effective interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are essential along with an ability to make contributions in a rapidly changing environment. An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science is required as well as experience in an academic or large public library. Demonstrated record of professional involvement and contribution is expected. *Salary and Benefits*:* *Salary and rank based on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits. Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support for moving expenses. *Application*: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed via Kerri Davis at kerri.davis@emory.edu <mailto:kerri.davis@emory.edu> . Application review begins June 2007 and continues until the position is successfully filled. *Environment*: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both the university and healthcare. The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of electronic information resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation (for more information about the libraries visit http://web.library.emory.edu <http://web.library.emory.edu/>). / / /Emory// University// is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates./
