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POSITION: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian

DUTIES: Reporting to the Head of Systems and Technical Services, the
Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing
electronic resources, as well as print serials and other continuing
resources.  Registers, monitors and troubleshoots subscription related
access to electronic resources with publishers and vendors, including
Serials Solutions and EBSCO. Catalogs continuing resources, including
print and electronic. Sets up electronic resources in Innovative
Interfaces link resolver.  Communicates with vendors/publishers to
expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Manages life cycle
processes for electronic resources including tracking vendor, publisher,
license and registration information, consortia memberships and
packages, renewals, and plans for discontinuation of resources or
significant interface changes. Resolves complex problems related to
access and claims for serials in all formats. Develops and manages
workflows to assure timely processing and continuous access to serials
in all formats. Supervises and trains student assistants.  Serves as a
departmental liaison on the Collection Development team.  Reference and
instruction duties may also be assigned. This is a tenure track position
governed by the university*s policies requiring research or creative
achievement and professional services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: MLS from ALA accredited library school; effective
communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and
problem-solving skills; evidence of skill in coordinating projects and
attention to detail.

Desirable:  Demonstrated competencies in managing or troubleshooting
electronic resources;  familiarity with Open URL, link resolvers,
serials systems and OCLC.  One or more years of recent supervisory
experience; familiarity with MARC and MARC Holdings standards; the
ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; demonstrated
ability to be flexible with working assignments; and evidence of
research or creative achievement.

Send a letter of application, current vita, and contact information for
three references to Denise Britton at dbritton@emporia.edu or Denise
Britton, Electronic Resources Librarian Search, Emporia State
University, 1200 Commercial St., Campus Box 4051, Emporia, KS  66801.
Phone: 620-341-5208.

An AA/EEO institution, ESU encourages minorities and women to apply.

SCREENING BEGINS:  July 9, 2007

Dalene Hawthorne
Assistant Professor
Head of Systems and Technical Services
Emporia State University Libraries and Archives
620-341-5052
dhawthor@emporia.edu