From: "Dresselhaus, Angela" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:18:39 +0000

Electronic Resources Librarian - #942042

Known for its leadership in distance learning and its mission to
serve, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks
applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The
successful candidate will be a member of the Library's Electronic
Resources Department and will report to the Head of Electronic
Resources.  The person in this position will work closely with others
in the Electronic Resources Department and the ECU Libraries to
effectively manage the Libraries' expanding electronic resource
collections.

Responsibilities

·         Coordinate the management of the electronic resource life
cycle by: administering the electronic resources management system,
coordinating timely investigations and resolution of electronic
resource access problems, communicating with vendors, co-administering
the Library's proxy server, assisting with license agreements, and
filling other electronic resource management duties as needed.

·         Participate in the administration, optimization, and
integration of the Library's web-scale discovery service, link
resolver, e-journal/e-book portal, database list, and other systems
for the discovery and access of collections.

·         Participate in the development of short and long-term goals
related to discovery and access of electronic resources.

·         Monitor trends in access and discovery and recommend
appropriate enhancements in the Library's systems and interfaces.

·         Serve as a member of library committees and collaborate with
other ECU libraries.

Required Qualifications

·         ALA-accredited master's degree or international equivalent
in library or information science granted by start date.

·         Knowledge of practices used by libraries for the discovery
of electronic resources.

·         Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

·         Effective problem solving skills.

·         Aptitude for learning new technology.

·         Aptitude for detail-oriented work.

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, diverse, and
dynamic work environment.

·         Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.

·         Commitment to provide outstanding service to library user communities.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Academic library experience.

·         Experience or coursework involving the management of
electronic resources in libraries.

·         Knowledge of current models, practices, and tools used by
academic libraries for the acquisition of electronic resources.

·         Knowledge of tools used in electronic resource management.

·         Knowledge of metadata standards related to the access and
discovery of electronic resources.

·         Demonstrated analytical skills with an ability to utilize
data-informed decision making processes.

·         Commitment to ongoing professional development.

·         Demonstrated interest in scholarly communications initiatives.

Application Instructions

All Applicants must apply online:  www.jobs.ecu.edu  (Electronic
Resources Librarian - #942042)

Please attach a resume, cover letter and list of three references
(include email, complete mailing addresses and phone numbers).

This is a renewable 12-month contract position with faculty status.
$45,000 minimum salary with a comprehensive fringe benefits package.
Subsequent contract renewal is subject to university hiring
guidelines.

Copies of MLS transcripts will be requested at a later date, if
invited for an on campus interview.

ECU seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and
retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff, and
administration. Academic Library Services strongly encourages
applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented
groups.