Position Announcement - Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
Adam Murray 09 Apr 2008 14:41 UTC
Assistant Professor/Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, University Libraries, Murray State University. Full-time tenure track position to begin July 2008. Qualifications: ALA-accredited masters degree; demonstrated relevant experience in serials, automation or cataloging services; demonstrated supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include: familiarity with electronic resource management systems, SFX (or an equivalent link resolver), Voyager (or an equivalent Integrated Library System); experience cataloging serials; evidence of ability to quickly learn new technologies. Responsibilities: Supervises staff in the University Libraries Periodicals unit and works closely with faculty/staff in Acquisitions, Cataloging and Systems to ensure consistent and integrated access to electronic and print resources; troubleshoots subscription-related access to electronic resources through appropriate catalog and link resolver maintenance; monitors terms of
electronic subscription agreements to assure subscriber and vendor compliance and delivery of content; solicits, maintains, analyzes and disseminates usage statistics and management reports; participates in library, university and state/regional committees. Application Deadline: May 30, 2008. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, vita, names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three references to: Camela Ramey, Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Screening Committee Secretary, 205 Waterfield Library, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3307. New graduates welcome; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.