From: Lenore England <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:30:51 -0400

Job Opportunity: Electronic Resources Librarian, University of
Maryland University College

Please excuse cross-postings

Electronic Resources Librarian
Information and Library Services

Exempt, Regular, Full Time

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Electronic
Resource Librarian in the Information and Library Services (ILS)
Department.   Reporting  to the Assistant Director for Electronic
Resources for ILS the Electronic Resources Librarian will assist with
the selection and acquisition process, vendor contacts and
negotiations, budget planning and monitoring, financial management,
statistical reporting, and maintenance and access projects.  Works
with electronic resources manager on Procurement Department and Office
of Legal Affairs matters and projects as well as assisting with all
ILS license agreements.  Works closely with other ILS staff to
implement electronic resource systems and manage library information
systems, and represents UMUC on external committees related to
electronic resources.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Reports to the electronic resources manager for ILS to assist with the
selection and acquisition process, vendor contacts and negotiations,
budget planning and monitoring, financial management, statistical
reporting, and maintenance and access projects.

Works with electronic resources manager on Procurement Department and
Office of Legal Affairs matters and projects as well as assisting with
all ILS license agreements.

Works closely with other ILS staff to implement electronic resource
systems and manage library information systems, and represents UMUC on
external committees related to electronic resources.

Represent UMUC on external committees related to electronic resources.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science or equivalent; minimum of 5
years of experience in an academic library or similar setting.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with a discovery system, preferably EBSCO Discovery
Service; experience with OpenURL systems, SFX or A-Z/LinkSource;
experience with an electronic resources management systems, preferably
EBSCO ERM Essentials; familiarity with emerging information
technologies, and web technologies; ability to participate in and lead
digital initiatives in collaboration with librarians, faculty, and
university administration; experience using spreadsheets; experience
with Microsoft products; experience communicating with vendor;
experience with library consortia; ability to collaborate and work
with library faculty and staff, faculty in academic departments, and
other staff at a university; ability to work well individually and
within a team in an non-traditional academic and evolving work
environment; experience in the distance education environment;
experience in project management; strong analytical, problem solving,
and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail; excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong writing
ability; conference presentation experience; knowledge about the
process of selection, acquiring, evaluating, and licensing of
electronic resources; knowledge about establishing and maintaining
budget guidelines for electronic resources; capable of handling
financial and accounting matters related to electronic resources
management; knowledge of electronic resource statistical reports and
providing assessment reports; able to manage access issues and
maintenance of electronic resources; academic degree in computer
science, business, finance, or accounting.

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

All submissions should include a cover letter and résumé. UMUC offers
an excellent benefits package to include up to 8 credits of tuition
remission per semester, a minimum of 22 days of leave, and a range of
insurance options.  For detailed benefits information, please visit
http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/benefits.cfm

UMUC – an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University distributes an
annual information report which includes campus security information
that is available to prospective employees.

Kind regards,

Lenore

Lenore England
Assistant Director for Electronic Resources

Information and Library Services
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD 20783
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http://www.umuc.edu/library