From: Claudia Lascar <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2017 22:25:14 +0000

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*Electronic Resources Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) in New
York, New York*

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City College of New York seeks an energetic, progressive Electronic
Resources Librarian with experience in acquiring, licensing, accessing and
assessing electronic resources. Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief
Librarian, the person will collaborate to support the City College (CCNY)
curriculum through effective integration of e-resources into the library
website and promote effective use of e-resources to all college users. Good
technical as well as customer service skills are essential to this position.

This is a tenure-track faculty position with expectations of significant
scholarly publishing.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

•    Provide reference services, as well as information literacy
instruction as part of the Instruction Team.
•    Perform acquisition, licensing, implementation, assessment, and
ongoing maintenance of the library electronic collections.
•    Coordinate licensed databases, eBook and electronic journal resources;
facilitate web access; and maintain the Database A-Z List.
•    Manage internal software including EZProxy, PRIMO, SFX, Serials
Solutions, and Libguides.
•    Coordinate with the cataloging librarians, and with EZ proxy, SFX, and
PRIMO administrators, to arrange description and control of resources.
•    Troubleshoot and respond to patron inquiries in a timely manner.
•    Collect and analyze usage data and create reports to support purchase
and renewal.
•    Establish and document processes, workflows, and best practices for
electronic resources acquisition and management.
•    Monitor trends and best practices in e-resources management,
discoverability, and use.
•    Supervise staff and student workers.

*QUALIFICATIONS*

•    All titles require a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in
Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an
ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to work with
others for the good of the institution. For appointment as an Assistant
Professor, a second graduate degree is required. Significant scholarly
publishing will be required for tenure at the Assistant Professor rank.

* Other Qualifications:*

•    Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
•    Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively
and effectively both independently and as a team member
•    Experience and expertise working with vendors, publishers and
electronic resources used by academic libraries
•    Broad understanding of technical service operations and technologies
in an academic library
•    Sophisticated working knowledge of research databases, vendor
relations, eBook platforms, electronic journal management systems, content
management software, and integrated library systems
•    Versed in emerging trends, technologies, and best practices related to
electronic resource management

*COMPENSATION*

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package
covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental
leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for
research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing
faculty professional development.

*HOW TO APPLY*

If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply
Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

•    Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
•    Click "Search job listings"
•    Click on "More search options"
•    Search by Job Opening ID number
•    Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER, CV/RESUME, AND STATEMENT
OF SCHOLARLY INTERESTS AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS:
doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.

*CLOSING DATE*

April 29, 2017

*JOB SEARCH CATEGORY*

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

*EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to
apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected
groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the
basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or
gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

*Location:* City College of New York

*Job Title:* Electronic Resources Librarian (Instructor or Assistant
Professor)

*Job ID:* 16566

*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time

*Regular/Temporary:* Regular

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Thank you for your interest.

Regards,
​
Charles C. Stewart
Associate Dean & Chief Librarian
The City College of New York
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
212-650-7271 <(212)%20650-7271>  Fax 212-650-7604 <(212)%20650-7604>
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