From: "Mackinder, Lisa" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:14:46 +0000

Please excuse the cross posting.

Electronic Resources Librarian

The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for
an energetic, inquisitive and collaborative professional to manage the
life cycle of electronic resources.   The successful candidate will
bring flexibility and creative thinking into their responsibilities to
ensure the licensed electronic resources support the teaching and
research activities of the university, and enhance the Libraries as a
“dynamic gateway for the discovery, creation and exchange of
knowledge, which enables students, faculty and staff to realize their
promise and to achieve excellence.”

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle processes
for electronic resources and serves as the expert resource for issues
related to these processes within the Department and throughout the
Libraries.  Duties include working with subject librarians in
identifying electronic resources for consideration; acquiring and
activating new electronic resources; assisting with license and
pricing negotiations; troubleshooting access issues; and managing
renewals and cancellations.   The successful candidate will
participate in interdepartmental teams to manage projects and develop
new methods of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources;
maintain library systems pertaining to electronic resources; oversee
the work of two Library Support Specialists;  interact with
publishers, vendors and aggregators; and gather, organize and
disseminate usage statistics. The person in this role will be expected
to engage in professional development, and will provide leadership in
developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies,
standards, and technical issues relating to the acquisition,
licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources.

For precise duties, qualifications, campus context, and more, see:

http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/20278.


Lisa Mackinder | Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services
Alden Library | Ohio University
740-593-2707 | [log in to unmask]