From: Mary Ann Jones <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:32:35 -0500

**Please excuse cross posting**

Mississippi State University Libraries

Assistant Professor/Electronic Resources Librarian

The Mississippi State University Libraries provide their community of
users an ongoing, creative, and technologically advanced library
program and is currently seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to
serve as a member of a dynamic Technical Services team committed to
the successful management of the Libraries' collection of electronic
resources.

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Electronic
Resources, the essential duties and responsibilities include
collaboration with relevant personnel and departments in the
management of electronic resources, with an emphasis on cataloging;
collaborates with cataloging and participates in cataloging department
special projects; activates and authenticates electronic journal
access, including the resolution of access problems; assists in
maintaining the Electronic Resource Management system; assists with
procedures pertaining to the processing of invoices for electronic
resources; participates in the license review process for electronic
resources; serves on library committees,  including the Electronic
Resources Evaluation committee; participates in appropriate collection
development activities as a library liaison to one or more academic
departments; meets library and university requirements for promotion
and tenure in the areas of librarianship, research, service and
collegiality.

Minimum Qualifications:  ALA accredited MLS/MLIS; at least two (2)
years’ experience in an academic library and knowledge of current
trends in the management and access of electronic resources.

Preferred Qualifications:  Additional graduate degree; previous
library experience working with electronic resources or cataloging;
experience with the acquisition, cataloging, and/or serials modules of
the SirsiDynix Workflows integrated library system; experience in
serials cataloging (print and electronic) including OCLC Connexion,
AACR2, CONSER, and RDA; experience with EBSCO management products;
familiarity with link resolvers, ERMS and other library technologies
related to e-resource management and access; and experience working
with vendors and subscription agents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Knowledge of current trends in the
management and access of electronic resources; experience with an
automated library system; working knowledge of proxy services, ERM
tools and the setup and troubleshooting for access to online journals
and databases; strong analytical and organizational skills as well as
effective interpersonal, collegial and communication skills (both oral
and written); ability to set and adjust priorities and workflow in a
dynamic and changing environment and accept new challenges in order to
realize departmental and library goals; ability to work independently
as well as part of a team; ability to carry out professional research
and service necessary to meet library and university requirements for
promotion and tenure.

Send application packet including a letter of interest, a complete
resume or curriculum vita and names/addresses/phone numbers/email
addresses of at least three professional references to Ms. Debra
Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Mississippi State
University Libraries, P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Applicants must complete the Personal Data Information form online @
www.jobs.msstate.edu.

PARF #7225

Mary Ann Jones, MLIS
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Electronic Resources
Mississippi State University Libraries
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