Assistant Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an Honors University in
Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for the Assistant Serials and
Electronic Resources Librarian position.  The successful candidate will,
under the direction of the Head of Serials and Acquisitions, implement and
maintain access to the Library’s electronic resources, print serials
collection, supervise staff and assist in the management of the Serials
Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under direction of the Head of Serials and Acquisitions,
this position implements and maintains access to the library’s electronic
resources of all types, is responsible for the processing of the print
serials collection and assists in management of the Serials Department.
This position will be responsible for ongoing day-to-day monitoring of
electronic resources to ensure on-campus and remote access; assists in
development of the library’s expanding electronic collections and
participates in scholarly communication initiatives; develops and implements
policies and procedures for electronic resources management in consultation
with staff, oversees the check-in and bibliographic control of the print
serials collection and supervises staff. Also, this position may provide
reference services as needed, and work on projects and perform other duties
as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:  ALA-MLS by time of appointment. Demonstrated knowledge of
electronic resources environment; ability to manage time, projects and staff
in a dynamic environment; and demonstrated excellent written and oral
communication skills. Experience working with the technical management of
electronic resources, and technologies used to provide access to electronic
resources preferred.

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 9,000 undergraduates and 2,000
graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve
the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification.
Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the
campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership. The University’s ongoing
commitment to strengthen the Library has led to investment in extensive
technological development and online resources (see www.umbc.edu/library),
complementing a superb facility enlarged and renovated in 1995, and holding
more than 1 million volumes. For more information on UMBC see
http://www.umbc.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Position is a 12-month library faculty appointment at
anticipated rank of Librarian I. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. Minimum salary: $48,000, comprehensive benefits.  The
successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university
requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status.

APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For best consideration, please respond January 8, 2009. Send letter of
application addressing position requirements, resumé, and the names and
contact information of three references to:  Dr. Larry Wilt, Director,
Library 353, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 or
aok@umbc.edu.

UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER