From: Regina Koury <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:48:50 -0600

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Job/Position Title:  Electronic Resources Librarian
Department:  4800-University Library

Primary Purpose:  Performs primary management and troubleshooting of
the library's licensed electronic resources, such as ebooks, ejournals
and databases (e.g. EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, etc.). Provides general
reference services, library instruction, and is a subject
bibliographer.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Facilitates trial, review, selection and acquisition of electronic
resources and performs access, maintenance and troubleshooting duties
for library's electronic resources.

B. Participates in initial license review for electronic resources.
Determines permissible use parameters and makes recommendations on
license acceptance.

C. Ensures access to electronic resources using ExLibris suite of
products, including link resolver, A-Z list, and Integrated Library
System.

D. Gathers, maintains and reports key metrics (including usage, cost
comparison, etc.) for quarterly and periodic reports.

E. Works collaboratively with library systems department staff to
establish and maintain access to electronic resources by all
authorized means, including by proxy server.

F. Maintains effective relations with the providers of the library's
electronic resources.

G. Identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices in
electronic resources management that have the potential for new and
improved library services.

H. Participates in reference desk duty. Assists faculty, students,
staff and other users on a one-on-one basis by answering specific
information requests, offering research assistance, and guiding users
in the effective use of a broad range of information resources found
in the library. Some evenings and weekend hours are required.

I. Serves as a member of the library's Database Evaluation and
Selection Committee (DESC).

J. Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and
oversees the selection of materials in assigned subject areas. Assists
in collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions
of the acquisitions budget; works to develop and maintain good
relations with faculty members.

K. Participates in professional activities, including university and
library committees and task forces, and attends professional
meetings.

L. Participates in the library's instruction program.

M. Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by
supervisor and the University Librarian.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Requires an MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.

2. Minimum of one year's experience in the management of a library's
licensed electronic resources (ebooks, ejournals and databases) within
an academic library, either as a professional or as a staff member.

3. Ability to work collegially and cooperatively with varied user
groups and function effectively in a team environment.

4. Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
Evidence of high productivity, multitasking and problem solving skills
when working independently or in groups, as changing situations
require.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in the management of library's licensed electronic
resources (ebooks, ejournals and databases) life-cycle within an
academic setting.

2. Experience serving as a point of contact for maintenance and
troubleshooting of electronic resources.

3. Experience using ExLibris' SFX A-Z list and link resolver, Primo,
Primo Central Index and Voyager ILS and OCLC Connexion.

4. Familiarity with issues related to the management of electronic
resources, including ever-changing electronic publishing environment,
copyright and intellectual property rights, acquisitions and
cataloging principles, usage data, and remote access issues.

5. Experience working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources.

6. Experience working in public services area in academic library.

7. Capacity to respond effectively to change, including changing
technologies, needs, and priorities.

Posting Date: 04-17-2013
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

EEO: ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have
an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans' preference.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter,
which describes how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
current resume with education and experience; and contact information
for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt; priority consideration
will be given for those applications received by May 17, 2013;
applications received after this date may be considered if the
position is not filled from the finalist pool; search will continue
until position is filled.

Location: Pocatello
Anticipated Start Date:
Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with qualifications and
experience; competitive benefits package.
Term of Employment: 12 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Regina Koury
Head of Collection Management
Eli M. Oboler Library
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209