From: "Cataldo,Tara Tobin" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 18:44:58 +0000

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Electronic Resources Librarian

The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is
seeking a dynamic, user focused, collaborative and creative individual
to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian. This tenure track
faculty member provides leadership in the procurement, licensing,
management, and support of ongoing access to electronic information
resources acquired by the Smathers Libraries. The position supervises
two support staff and manages the activities of the Electronic
Resources Unit within the Acquisitions Department. The unit is
responsible for managing license agreements and amendments, renewing
database and e-journal package subscriptions, paying invoices,
compiling and loading records, maintaining online access to most of
the electronic resources acquired by the library, and providing
accurate reports and statistics. In close consultation with the
Associate Deans involved in collections, the incumbent will review and
manage license agreements as well as foster and maintain positive
relationships with publishers and vendors.  The Electronic Resources
Librarian will develop and maintain expert knowledge on issues related
to electronic resources and take the lead in managing the electronic
resources management system. In addition, the Electronic Resources
Librarian will monitor and contribute to the professional dialogue
regarding electronic resources development and trends. The selected
applicant will be a motivated, service-oriented, and highly
communicative individual with a strong commitment to facilitating the
use of technology and library resources in the UF community.

The library encourages staff participation in reaching management
decisions and consequently the Electronic Resources Librarian will
serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and
faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will be expected to include individuals
of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and
perspectives in work activities. The incumbent will pursue
professional development opportunities, including research,
publication, and professional association activities, to meet
library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
Interested candidates should follow the application procedures
outlined on the Position Vacancy Announcement at:
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of
ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to
apply.

Tara Tobin Cataldo, MLS
Collections Coordinator
Marston Science Library
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-7011
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