From: "Lam, Caitlyn" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:39:14 +0000
Electronic Resources Support Librarian
Electronic Resources Unit, Technical Services
Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-III
www.yale.edu/jobs
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
Please Note: Position may open to external application after October 2, 2012.
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and
growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston
and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with
cultural resources that include two major art museums, a
critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall,
and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research
libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and
services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity.
It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research
missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A
distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including
around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from
ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The
Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its
physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings
including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and
Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and
diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and
flexible services to library readers. For additional information on
the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at
www.library.yale.edu.
Departmental Focus
The Electronic Resources unit leads, coordinates, and supports the
collection and management of licensed electronic resources throughout
Yale University Library. The library’s electronic collections have
grown over the past decade to include more than 70,000 full text
serial titles, approximately 1,000 databases, and close to 1 million
online books. The library is transitioning from print and print with
online, to electronic-only formats. The Electronic Resources Support
Librarian reports to the Team Leader of the Electronic Resources unit
and is a member of a departmental team that provides responsive,
effective, and evolving coordination of electronic resource collecting
and management.
Representative Job Summary
Yale University librarians work in libraries across the Central, West,
Medical, and Science campuses, to build, manage, and provide access to
a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. They
demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and imagination in their work and
adapt to and help shape a continuously evolving work environment. Yale
librarians provide consistently high quality service to the
University, and help meet the needs of the local, national, and
international teaching and research communities.
Representative Responsibilities
1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to
demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as
defined by the job description and annual goals.
2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library,
university, and/or community.
3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions.
4. For a complete description of the position and department,
please see the department URL.
Departmental Responsibilities
The Electronic Resources Support Librarian will work closely with
staff across the Yale University Library to support and coordinate the
management of electronic resources.
1. Manage the electronic resources life-cycle through close
collaboration with acquisitions personnel throughout the library, and
serve as a resource person for selectors and library units for issues
related to electronic resource workflow.
2. Serve as a member of the license review team to approve
licenses for electronic materials, and serve on the trouble-shooting
team.
3. Manage metadata for electronic resources using various library
resource management applications including Yale Links (ExLibris SFX
OpenURL link resolver), the Integrated Library System (ExLibris
Voyager), and other local databases.
4. Assist in the development of workflows, best practices, and
documentation to facilitate the library’s transition to online
collections.
5. Develop an assessment program for data related to electronic
resources, and coordinate with the Library’s developing assessment
program. Organize, analyze and interpret usage data and assist
selectors with the interpretation of data.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a
post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or
substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two
years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop
necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the
Librarian 2 level.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Appointment to L-II requires a minimum of 2 years professional
library experience and professional accomplishments. Appointment at
Librarian III level requires a minimum of five years relevant
professional library experience and professional accomplishments.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the complex, ever-changing
electronic publishing environment and scholarly communications issues.
3. The ability to work with a varied user groups and function
effectively in a team environment and in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and
across organizations.
4. Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
Evidence of high productivity and problem solving skills when working
independently or in groups, as changing situations require.
5. Skills with a range of desktop software applications.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience supporting an OpenURL resolver. Knowledge of scholarly
communication industry norms and practices. Experience providing
troubleshooting for problem reports. Project management skills.
Experience in supporting electronic resource activities. Experience
with the management of continuing resources in print and other
formats.
Salary and Benefits
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and
excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for
meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is
among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices,
liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a
variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and
much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three professional references should be sent by
creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs
for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is
18803BR. Please be sure to reference #18803BR in your cover letter.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to
pre-employment background screening for this position, which may
include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position
description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject
to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the
position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent
on successful completion of the required background check. Please
visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional
information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented
minority groups.
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