From: "Bradley, Alison" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 20:34:54 +0000

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DAVIDSON COLLEGE, a private liberal arts college located 20 miles
north of Charlotte, North Carolina, invites applications for a
full-time Electronic Resources Librarian.  The Electronic Resources
Librarian works with all departments within the library and ITS to
manage electronic resources and affected systems. This librarian
coordinates quantitative statistical analysis, including but not
limited to collecting, analyzing and reporting on usage of electronic
and print collections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Manage the life cycle of new and existing digital resources from trial
through subscription/purchase to renewal/cancellation, proactively
updating and maintaining access, and troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate records for purchasing decisions, licensing, and renewals.
Maintain timely, accurate metadata about the library's serial and
electronic resources in a variety of systems such as the Integrated
Library System, Knowledge Base, Electronic Resource Management System
(ERMS), link resolver, A-Z lists, and discovery tool.
Research and analyze products, aggregators, and services, providing
technical reviews as needed; recommend and implement new and emerging
technologies to assist with management of materials within the
library.

COORDINATING DATA/ANALYTICS/QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT

Lead data analysis and evaluation of pricing, usage, and other metrics
to support budget processes and annual reporting requirements.
Generate statistics and reports, including collection usage and cost
analysis, to support a variety of data analysis projects.
Oversee the development and operation of assessment tools for data
related to library collections.

WORK FLOW/COLLABORATION

Work collaboratively to develop, implement, and document optimal
e-resources work flows, policies, and procedures
Work closely with Metadata and Systems librarians to ensure effective
serial and electronic resource description and access from on and off
campus.
Make use of APIs or custom scripts to enhance work flows and
effectively exploit the power of the tools and systems selected
Provide information, training, and support to inform colleagues and
the campus of new features and interface changes related to e-resource
discovery resources.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in library or information science from an
ALA-accredited institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends related to
electronic resource management.
Ability to work creatively and effectively in both collaborative and
independent settings.
Educational background or work experience that indicates an ability to
manage electronic resources and serials.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years experience in an academic library.
Experience with electronic resource tools such as link resolvers,
discovery services, knowledge bases, and electronic resource
management systems, including collecting, assessing, and communicating
statistics of their use.
Experience with or educational background in statistics or research methods.
Experience with or educational background in programming, scripting, and APIs.
Ability to read and synthesize technical documentation and explore
solutions independently.
Experience with continuing resource cataloging and tools, including
OCLC Connexion, MARC, Resource Description and Access (RDA), CONSER,
etc.
Familiarity with the current ILS (WMS) and discovery system (WCD), the
electronic resource management system (Ebsco ERM and Full Text
Finder), SpringShare (LibGuides) A-Z Database list, and the usage
consolidation system (Ebsco Usage Consolidation).

Submit a detailed cover letter including your interest in the
position, a CV, and names and contact information (including email
addresses) for three current references at
http://employment.davidson.edu. Applications accepted until May 1,
2017.  Anticipated start date, Summer 2017.

Davidson College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts
college located in Davidson, North Carolina, that has graduated 23
Rhodes Scholars and is consistently ranked in the top ten liberal arts
colleges in the country. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving
excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from
women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring
additional dimensions to the college's mission.



—Alison
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Alison Bradley
Collection Development Librarian and Liaison Coordinator
E. H. Little Library | Davidson College
704-894-2494 | [log in to unmask]