From: Nadine Ellero <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:06:17 +0000

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Dear Colleagues,

The Auburn University Libraries seeks applicants for the position of
Electronic Resources Librarian.

Electronic Resources Librarian

Summary of Position:  Auburn University Libraries (AUL) seeks an
enthusiastic and mission oriented individual to serve as the
Electronic Resources Librarian. This position is responsible for
providing leadership for both serial and monographic electronic
resource acquisition and access.

The Electronic Resources Librarian is a 12-month tenure-track faculty
librarian position reporting to the Head of Technical Services.  This
position also works collaboratively with the Collection Development
Team; subject selectors; University Procurement and Payment Services
(PPS); and external vendors, publishers, and consortia.  The
successful candidate will participate in professional and scholarly
activity as well as serve on library and university committees.

This tenure track position includes significant research, presentation
and writing responsibilities to fulfill the tenure standards of Auburn
University.

Major Responsibilities will include:

·         Implementing and populating an electronic resources
management (ERM) system

·         Managing and negotiating license agreements and contract
renewals with both internal and external constituents

·         Troubleshooting electronic resource access

·         Providing information and data used in the analysis and
evaluation of electronic resources

·         Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other
types of documentation as needed

·         Supervising and mentoring department support staff

Minimum Qualifications are:

·         Masters of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA
accredited program

·         Knowledge of the electronic publishing environment and
scholarly communication issues

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a
flexible and adaptable attitude as well as a focus on customer service

Desired Qualifications:

·         Minimum of two to five years of recent professional or
high-level paraprofessional experience in academic library technical
services especially in: acquisitions, serials control, electronic
resources management, electronic resources troubleshooting, and/or
license preparation

·         Experience working with electronic resources tools such as
OpenURL resolvers, proxy systems, knowledgebases, ERM

·         Experience reading, managing, and negotiating information
license agreements

·         Record of scholarly and professional activity illustrating a
desire to advance the profession, especially in the area of technical
services

·         Ability to troubleshoot electronic resource access problems

·         Familiarity and ease with Microsoft Excel and Access

·         Ability to work with technical staff regarding batch
loading, APIs, HTML, XML, SQL, script writing

·         Evidence of leadership and management skills

Salary/Benefits: Minimum salary $54,025 at the rank of Librarian II,
higher with experience or appointment as a Librarian III. Rank will be
commensurate with experience/qualifications. Twelve month tenure-track
position.  Benefits include 20 days vacation leave/12 days sick leave
per year; participation in State Teachers’ Retirement System
(mandatory); other additional voluntary retirement plans available;
health/dental/life/disability insurance.

Application: Application review process begins February 23, 2015 and
will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended
for appointment. Complete applications must include letter of
interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three current,
professional references (please include mailing addresses, e-mail
addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected for this
position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the
United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and
continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Apply to:

http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/856

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national
origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic
information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Sincerely, Nadine

Nadine P. Ellero, MLS
Head of Technical Services
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn, AL 36849-5606
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334.844.1726