From: Jennifer DeJonghe <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:16:02 +0000
** Please excuse the cross-posting**
http://mnscu.edu/jobs/viewPosting.php?pid=12779
Position: ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND DISCOVERY LIBRARIAN - State
University Faculty (Unclassified IFO)
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
700 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55106-5000
Posted on: March 23, 2015
Appointment: Full-time, Tenure Track/Probationary
Location: Library and Learning Center
Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2015
Send materials to: Apply online only as described under application
procedure, by deadline.
Contact:
Carla Ballard
Human Resources
Phone: (651) 793-1319
Responsibilities:
* Manage the eresource lifecycle of the library’s subscription
databases and ejournals, including license negotiation and
acquisition, troubleshooting access, and evaluation and assessment of
resources.
* Serve as a liaison to vendors regarding trials, acquisitions,
renewals, and management of eresources.
* Develop, manage, monitor, and report on budget for licensed resources.
* Manage and administer the library’s discovery tool, electronic
resource management system (ERMS) and knowledgebase (KB), OpenURL link
resolver, and proxy server.
* Monitor data and statistics to analyze eresource use and create and
develop usage reports.
* Promote the use of electronic resources within the library and
identify training opportunities for library faculty and staff.
* Convene the library’s eresources team and work closely with the
library’s Web team.
* Participate as appropriate within the MnPALS and Minitex library consortiums.
* Provide weekly reference coverage to gain better understanding of
the end user experience.
* May direct student workers and library technicians.
* May include some library instruction and evening and weekend responsibilities.
* Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.
* Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
* Contribute to student growth and development through advising and
assistance and engage in service to the university and community.
* Outstanding candidates will demonstrate a commitment to serving a
culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered
education in a liberal arts and sciences context and will possess the
ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science
earned no later than August 15, 2015.
* Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a
variety of persons and groups.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an institution with a culturally,
economically and linguistically diverse workforce.
* Previous customer or public service experience.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
* Aptitude for complex, analytical work, with attention to detail.
* Experience supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities in an
academic library and working with library vendors.
* Experience with ERMSs and/or eresource KBs, link resolvers,
discovery systems, and proxy server configurations.
* Knowledge of current acquisitions practices, including patron-driven
acquisitions, and how they relate to eresource management.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain quality control and accuracy of an
ERMS and/or eresource KB.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Commitment and demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly and
professional development activities at the level necessary to meet
requirements for tenure and promotion, including professional service
and scholarship.
* Experience with usability, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and
JavaScript.
* Knowledge of the Ex Libris Aleph integrated library system (ILS) and
the ProQuest/Serials Solutions and Springshare eresource platforms.
* Experience or coursework with quantitative/statistical research
methodologies that can be applied to analyzing eresource use.
* Experience managing budgets in an academic library.
* Experience providing reference service and/or library instruction in
an academic library.
* Experience directing student workers and/or library staff.
* Interest in new and emerging technologies and their applications in
academic libraries.
Application Procedure:
To apply, go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrostatemn/default.cfm
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date: Friday,
April 3, 2015.
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to
their online application:
* Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
* Current curriculum vita;
* Names of four (4) professional references with addresses, email
addresses and telephone numbers.
* Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing
conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name
and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If master’s
study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most
recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date.
We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of
courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official
original transcripts will be required.
* Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
Links:
* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html
* For more information about Metropolitan State University, please
visit our website at:
http://www.metrostate.edu/
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
(MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on
college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be
required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a
Motor Vehicle Records check.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity
employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We
prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their
race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or
membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative
action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from
women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with
protected veteran status.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the
United States at the time of employment. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay
Service at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.
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