Position Announcement: E-Resources/Serials Access Coordinator Birdie MacLennan 15 Aug 2008 19:58 UTC

Position:  Electronic Resources/Serials Access Coordinator
System Title:	Library Professional
                 (classified exempt staff position)
Department Name:  Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont
Job Requisition Number:  032428

Job Overview:
	Perform general and specialized electronic collections maintenance
functions in Serials Management to provide access to library
materials. Maintain, review, and update records in automated library
system. Authenticate, activate and maintain access to e-journals,
trouble shoot subscription-related access problems. Assist to gather
usage statistics, and with check-in and maintenance of print serials.

Typical Functions:

* Provide for maintenance of and facilitate access to library
electronic resources and print serials including e-journals, e-books,
databases, and print serials, through specialized modules, management
tools, and other software and systems.

* Maintain Libraries' catalog and web site by activating, maintaining,
and updating records for electronic resources. Monitor quality
control. Evaluate errors and implement changes in knowledge base.

* Assist with resolving electronic access problems. Correspond with
vendors and publishers to resolve access problems. Communicate with
other units of the UVM Libraries regarding electronic resources and
serials access issues.

* Serve as resource person for UVM Libraries personnel and patrons in
interpretation of records and bibliographic information for
e-resources/serials.

* Contribute to developing policies and procedures for the management
of e-resources/serials.

* Maintain statistical and tracking data on nature of e-access
problems and resolution.

* Import usage and other data into local systems from publisher and
other sources.

* Assist with check-in and maintenance of print serials.

Minimum Qualifications or equivalent combination of education & experience:

* Bachelor's degree and two years previous library work experience required.
* Effective organizational and interpersonal communication skills required.
* Attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize work required.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.
For more information regarding the University of Vermont's diversity
initiatives, please visit the President's web site at:
http://www.uvm.edu/president

Desirable Qualifications:

* Prior electronic resources and/or serials maintenance experience desirable.
* Basic understanding of serials acquisitions and cataloging
procedures in academic libraries highly desirable.

Pay Band: 	27,890 - 53,000

Application information:  Apply online, http://www.uvmjobs.com
Job requisition number:  032428

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         Birdie MacLennan
         Bailey/Howe Library            E-mail:  bmaclenn@uvm.edu
         University of Vermont           AIM/IM:   birdieatbailey
         538 Main Street                  Phone:   802-656-2016
         Burlington, VT  05405, USA         Fax:   802-656-4038
     Library Associate Professor ; Coordinator, Serials & Cataloging
                Interim Head, Collection Management Services