From: Christine Dulaney <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 17:01:31 -0400

American University Library invites applications for an Electronic
Resources Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian.
The successful candidate will be an innovative, user-focused,
collaborative Electronic Resources Librarian to provide vision and
leadership in managing the Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Unit.

Responsibilities: The Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the
Director of Technical Services and manages the ERM Unit within the
Technical Services Division of the University Library.  This Unit is
responsible for acquiring the library’s electronic resources which
includes databases, datasets, e-journals, and aggregator packages,
negotiating license agreements, compiling and analyzing usage
statistics, troubleshooting access problems, managing the library’s
various electronic resource platforms and delivery systems.  Manages
the electronic resources/serials collection budget of $4.2 million.
The Electronic Resources Librarian supervises 3 FTE unit members.
Supervisorial duties of this position include developing and
implementing unit goals and projects, establishing policies and
procedures as well as hiring, training, and evaluating staff.  As a
member of the Collections Management Team, this position participates
in collection development activities and provides support for digital
initiatives.  As a member of the Technical Services management team,
this position serves a leadership role within the division.

As a member of the Library faculty, this position participates in in
library governance activities, provides expertise regarding
innovations and trends within librarianship and specifically regarding
the management of electronic resources, contributes to creative and
scholarly research, and participates in campus-wide committees.  This
position reports to the Director of Technical Services.

Requirements: ALA accredited M.L.S.  Minimum of three years of
progressively responsible experience managing electronic resources
including acquisitions, licensing, and providing access, fund
management, knowledge base management and the technical aspects of
electronic resources.  Evidence of leadership and management skills.
Evidence of initiative, an ability to work collegially in a team
environment as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communications skills. Evidence of potential to meet continuous
appointment requirements in performance of primary responsibilities,
scholarship, and university service.   Experience with an integrated
library system, electronic resources management system, and link
resolver.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.

The American University Library www.american.edu/library  serves the
AU community through a collection of over 1,300,000 volumes, 52,000
media and sound recordings. Notable collections include a branch music
library, a strong visual media collection, special collections and
university archives, a K-12 curriculum materials center, and numerous
partner collections across campus including those with GLBTA, Career,
and Visual Arts resources. AU Library has affiliate collections at the
Washington College of Law and at the Wesley Theological Seminary. The
AU Library collection totals over 125,000 journal subscriptions in all
subjects. Personnel include 20 library faculty, several part-time
librarians, 70 full-time staff, and about 140 student assistants. The
library's budget is about $14.4 million. The American University
Library is an active member of the Washington Research Library
Consortium, and it holds membership in LOCKSS, SPARC, the Patriot
League Libraries Group and the University Libraries Group.

American University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate
programs, many with international focus, to more than 12, 000
students.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services
American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8046
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American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.  American
University is an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected
Veteran status.

The private university with a public responsibility.