From: Kirsten Leonard <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:35:47 -0500

Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI)

Knowledge Base and License Manager Librarian (KB/LM Librarian)

General Description:

The Knowledge Base and License Manager Librarian will provide
functional Knowledge Base and License Manager Module implementation
and management support for PALNI libraries. This will be a full time
employee of PALNI. Work will be project based and highly defined and
prioritized in the first two years. The implementation and support of
Institution’s knowledge bases will be tiered and scheduled.

PALNI

PALNI (see http://www.palni.edu) is a twenty-four year old
organization which has a strong track record of providing its
twenty-three institutions with library information systems and related
technologies. PALNI has moved to virtual offices with all systems
hosted in the cloud. In July 2014, PALNI moved to OCLC’s WMS and
WorldCat Discovery Services from ExLibris hosted Aleph and Primo
systems. PALNI has committed to exploring “deep collaboration” amongst
the twenty-three private colleges, universities, and seminaries. See
the PALNI shared values and strategic plan , and PALNI organizational
chart for more information about PALNI.

Responsibilities:

● Manage subscription resource licenses for participating libraries in
OCLC License Manager

● Manage electronic collections in OCLC Collection Manager

● Develop, clone, and annually review license templates

● Set up and support ongoing usage data harvesting and reporting for
participating libraries

● Review Knowledge Base/Collection Manager and ILL configurations for
cross-module functionality

● Develop supplementary License Manager documentation for member libraries

● Participate in KB/LM Advisory Group meetings and Analytics Coordination Team

● Work with the PALNI Executive Director, Licensing Negotiator,
Assistant Director, and KB/LM Coordinator to advance overall PALNI
shared collection management goals

Rationale:

In the PALNI 2015 Implementation Survey for Knowledge Base and License
Manager, the majority of staff responding indicated that lack of
staff, time, expertise, or other resources impeded them from
implementing License Manager to its greatest effect. Separately, OCLC
has recommended establishing a consortial electronic management
program to maximize efficiency and collaborative management of
eResources and lower costs and reduce time spent managing collections.
The addition of this position would allow interested libraries, who
may not have otherwise opted to use License Manager (or the full
functionality of License Manager), to participate fully in shared
functionality in WMS. In addition, the KB/LM Librarian will ensure
that the OCLC Knowledge Base (Collection Manager) is correctly
configured, tested, and maintained which is essential for access to
full text from WorldCat Discovery and other citation databases. This
position moves PALNI to broader eResource management at the group
level, including shared electronic collection development and
purchasing.

Conditions:

● Reports to PALNI Assistant Director and works with the KB/LM Coordinator

● The KB/LM is salaried as a full time employee of PALNI with 10%
matching retirement contribution, insurance benefits, 20 vacation
days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. The salary will be in the range
of $49,000-$52,000.

● PALNI full time employees generally work out of their homes but
office space can be provided. Equipment, cell phone, internet
subsidies, and professional development support are provided.

● Initial review of the KB/LM Librarian will be at 90 days, followed
by annual reviews, and intermediate reviews at the discretion of the
Assistant Director.

The position is a three year contract that may subsequently change
focus or cease and is subject to dismissal under the terms of contract
which specifies pay and severance procedures.

Requirements:

● Master's Degree from an accredited program in library and/or
information services

● 2 years specific electronic resources management experience or
experience with serials, OpenURL resolvers, or other relevant
experience. Demonstrated understanding of how knowledge bases/indexes
and metadata work to impact fulfillment and discovery

● Excellent project management, analytical skills, and data management
experience; proven ability to learn and use a variety of systems and
software, ability to troubleshoot and resolve user access issues

● A high energy, self-directed, flexible, experienced professional who
understands the cooperative library environment and can build upon the
ideas and contributions of others

● Outstanding oral and written communication skills, flexibility in
adapting to change, works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and
balances multiple functions and tasks

● Ability to travel to Indianapolis meetings and PALNI institutions
throughout the state of Indiana

● Experience with Webscale systems preferred

Application Requirements:

Please submit a cover letter and resume/vita via email to PALNI
Assistant Director, Noah Brubaker, at [log in to unmask] Procedural
questions may also be directed to [log in to unmask] In the cover
letter, tell us how your experience relates to this position and
explain your experience or interest in library collaboration.

Review of applications will begin on March 15th, 2016 and will
continue until the position is filled.

_______________________________________________________________

Kirsten Leonard, MLIS, MA
Executive Director, PALNI
OCLC Americas Regional Council Delegate
PALNI c/o Irwin Library
4553 Clarendon Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
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www.palni.edu

Private Academic Library Network of Indiana:

AMBS | Ancilla | Anderson | Butler | CTS | Concordia | DePauw |
Earlham | Franklin | Goshen

Grace | Hanover | Huntington | Manchester | Marian | Oakland City |
Saint Francis | Saint Josephs

Saint Meinrad | Taylor | Trine | U of Indy | Wabash