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Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries

Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian

Salary range: $42,500 - $55,000

Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian position offers an
opportunity for an energetic, service oriented librarian  with strong
communications skills  to work in a collegial, team environment
managing the Library’s  subscription based electronic resources.
Reporting to the Acquisitions Coordinator, the position:
●	establishes professional  relationships and communications with
vendors, publishers and consortia,  researching and assessing
products,
offers, and services
●	negotiates license agreements and costs in coordination with
University Purchasing and Legal Counsel to obtain the best possible
terms and conditions
●	 provides  electronic resource acquisition and  subscription
renewal, establishing trials and pilots when appropriate
●	troubleshoots access, maintenance,  and other performance
issues
related to electronic resources
●	assists in maintenance of link resolver software and the ERM,
tracking new software features and upgrades
●	designs cost efficient, effective workflows, documenting them
in
procedures
●	.prepares management reports in support of collection
development needs
●	actively communicates licensing and electronic resources best
practices with library departments to promote mutual understanding of
issues related to electronic resources procurement, access, and
workflows

For information on the Sheridan Libraries, please visit
http://www.library.jhu.edu/.  The Sheridan Libraries are strongly
committed to diversity.  A strategic goal of the Libraries is to
‘work
toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing
staff.’

Qualifications

Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Solid experience negotiating and
monitoring license agreements for electronic resources. Demonstrated
experience working with vendors of information resources and the
publishing industry. Knowledge of acquisitions business practices,
including copyright, Intellectual Property, and licensing terms/issues
in a networked environment.   Knowledge of link resolver software,
electronic resource management, and integrated library systems.
Ability
to work collaboratively with many colleagues both internally and
externally.   Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills essential..  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to using new technology to advance work goals and to
enhance
service.  Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines  to ensure
that departmental and library goals are realized. Solid organizational
skills. Flexibility and initiative.  Enthusiasm for an innovative,
evolving environment.. Commitment to professional growth and
development.

Preferred:  Three or more years of  electronic resources experience
in
a large academic or  public library.

Visit http://jobs.jhu.edu/ to complete an online application and use
the Search Jobs/Career Cart feature to apply for position # 36438.
When
submitting resume, please include the names of three references on
cover
letter.  We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits,
including
tuition remission, multiple options for retirement plans, same-sex
domestic partner benefits, in a smoke free/drug free environment.
AA/EOE

Julie C. Blake
Acquisitions Coordinator
Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University
Ph: 410-516-8331
Fax: 410-516-8928
julie.blake@jhu.edu