From: Megan Griffin Kilb <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:11:16 -0400

E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic,
innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as leader of the
E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Section within the E Resources &
Serials Management Department.

Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a
collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure that
students, faculty, and staff have easy access to a broad range of
research publications provided through the University Library. Under
the general direction of the department head, the E-Resources &
Serials Acquisitions Librarian leads the section responsible for the
acquisition and management of electronic resources and print serials.
In support of the teaching and research mission of the University, the
individual in this position works collaboratively with Library
colleagues and with publisher and vendor representatives.

The E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership
in the acquisition, maintenance, and support of electronic resources
and print serials offered by the University Library, and participates
in policy development regarding e-resources and serials in support of
University Library priorities. The E Resources & Serials Acquisitions
Librarian supervises the E Resources Librarian, who leads the
licensing team, as well as five staff members whose primary
assignments involve the acquisition, implementation, and front-line
service of electronic resources and print serials. The Librarian is
responsible for: reviewing workflows for efficiency and effectiveness;
coordinating the documentation of section procedures; conducting
license negotiations with information providers as a member of the
University Library licensing team; serving as liaison to vendors and
other Library departments regarding issues and questions related to
the acquisition and receipt of e-resources and print serials;
developing and maintaining an understanding of issues related to e
resources and serials, contributing to the professional dialogue and a
wide variety of pertinent Library initiatives. Additionally, the
E-Resources & Serials Acquisitions Librarian serves on relevant
Library committees and task forces and may represent the Library with
consortial organizations.

Requirements:

ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science.
Three or more years of related experience in an academic library.
Demonstrated experience with issues and practices involved in the
acquisition and maintenance of print serials and e-resource
collections. Supervisory experience. Proficiency in creating and
manipulating spreadsheets. Strong analytical and problem solving
skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective
organization and time management skills. The ability to work well
within a team environment and with diverse groups of library staff.
Strong commitment to customer service. Enthusiasm for an innovative
and evolving work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using library management and electronic resources systems
such as Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system and Serials Solutions
360 products. Supervisory experience relating to acquisitions or other
technical services operations. Project management skills.
Understanding of business and licensing models and their budget
implications, and the ability to clearly communicate that
understanding. Experience with relational database programs.
Involvement in professional development activities, including research
and participation in professional organizations. Track record of
professional involvement in e-resources and/or serials.

The full announcement and application instructions are available at
http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-resources_acquisitions.html.

Megan Griffin Kilb

E-Resources Librarian
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27514