From: "Lauren M. Young" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:06:36 +0000

Rowland Medical Library at the University of Mississippi Medical
Center seeks a Head of Serials/Electronic Resources Division, at the
Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Rowland Library serves the
schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions,
pharmacy and graduate studies in the health sciences.

The team member in this position:

Provides leadership including reviewing current policies and
procedures and formulates strategies for enhanced and continued
workflow and processes for all serials and e-resources.

Is responsible for library e-resources and print serial collections
including managing budget, licensing, and electronic resources
lifecycle.  Coordinates acquisition, implementation and maintenance of
electronic resources and serials.  Provides oversight and supervision
for workflow and processes.  Communicates with vendors, publishers,
consortia, and specific university IT staff. Monitors budget and
expenditures and initiates payment with department accountant.
Investigates new resources and places orders with agents or vendors.
Conducts initial review of licenses and works with contracts
administration.  Informs staff and patrons of license restrictions.

The incumbent must also work with reference/education to help develop
training materials and to identify e-content for possible purchase.

This is a management level position that reports to the Library
Director.  The anticipated start date for this position is November 1;
review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

REQUIRED:

MLS or equivalent from ALA-accredited program with a minimum of three
years’ experience with serials and electronic resources management in
an academic library.  Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions process
for serials and e-resources. Experience using A-Z journal management
resource and in facilitating and troubleshooting web design, networks,
and proxy server operations.  Strong patron service focus.  Must have
effective oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED:

Experience in Health Sciences.  Ability to provide meaningful data
reports for serials and other e-resources using Microsoft Office
suite, specifically Excel reports.  Experience supervising library
staff.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers a competitive
benefits package and retirement plan. Salary and rank are commensurate
with qualifications. Applications will be accepted until October 1,
2014. Send letter of application, resume, and names and contact
information of three references to: Connie Machado, Rowland Medical
Library, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N. State
Street, Jackson, MS 39216. Email: [log in to unmask]   EOE M/F/D