Colleagues: Please direct responses to the e-mail listed below. Thanks! Karen Tschanz, Search Committee Chair *********************************************************************************************************************** Electronic Resources Management Librarian - Assistant or Associate Professor The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library invites applications for Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Librarian, a position responsible for integrated acquisitions, management, access and delivery of electronic resources. The position assumes a leadership role in managing resource access, monitors current trends in access and electronic resource management, and administers use of electronic resource management systems and tools, especially Verde and MetaLib. The ERM Librarian serves as a resource expert for access and management of electronic resources and shares responsibility for training and oversight of staff involved in e-resource support. The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is the only academic institution in Georgia dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. It has over 2,000 students in its Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine and Nursing, a hospital with over 80 specialty clinics and centers and an award winning Children’s Medical Center. Augusta, located along the banks of the Savannah River adjacent to South Carolina, has a population of over 200,000. It is the second oldest city in Georgia and is rich in history and architectural diversity. Host of the renowned Masters Golf Tournament, the springtime display of azaleas and dogwoods has earned the city the title of the "Garden City." With mild winters and tropical summers, Augusta attracts history buffs, nature lovers, art and museum visitors and sports fans. Responsibilities The ERM Librarian functions within the Greenblatt Library’s Collection Management team, contributing leadership and expertise with emphasis on electronic resource management systems and tools. Assuming a point position in expanding the Library’s electronic collections, this librarian coordinates and arranges e-resource trials, obtains licenses and electronic resource agreements, and conducts pre-license reviews. The ERM Librarian identifies data useful to acquisitions, collection development and institutional reporting and extracts the data from a variety of sources including electronic resource management tools, Voyager, Library and vendor websites. Responsibilities of the position include organizing, analyzing, and preparing data for use in acquisitions, collection development and institutional reporting. Collaboratively with other team members, the librarian participates in ongoing processes to assure optimal access to the Library’s collections and to enhance the Library’s interface to digital resources. As part of the technical team, the librarian spearheads troubleshooting of ERM systems and tools, collaborating with staff on access management problem identification and resolution. Qualifications The Electronic Resources Management Librarian must have a Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of two years of experience in an academic or research library, and the ability to function as a faculty member in areas of education, scholarship and research. Appointment as an Associate Professor requires meeting the criteria established by MCG for promotion to that rank. The successful candidate will have experience administering an electronic resource management system and other resource management tools and software. The experience will include e-resource data analysis and reporting, experience working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources, licensing and shared electronic resource agreements, and experience in troubleshooting electronic resources. Knowledge of electronic materials, services, licenses and pricing models; understanding of practices and trends in scholarly publishing and communication, technology, Library and Web 2.0 developments; and understanding of the legal, business and open access issues involved in the licensing and management of electronic resources are expected. The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical and a skillful communicator capable of multitasking and effective project management. Additional Preferred Qualifications Skill in the use of electronic resource management tools, preferably EZProxy and ExLibris products, familiarity with SQL/MySQL, and experience working in an academic health sciences library are preferred. Further information about this position and the Medical College of Georgia Greenblatt Library can be found at http://www.lib.mcg.edu/ Salary and Benefits This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Benefits include a competitive health package, and TIAA/CREF and other retirement options. Minimum salary is $42,000. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of professional reference to: Marianne Brown, Head Library Business Services Greenblatt Library, AB-217 Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA 30912-4400 Ph. 706.721.4677 Fax 706.721.2018 Email: marbrown@mail.mcg.edu AA/EEO/Equal Access/ADA Employer
