From: Alexis Manheim <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:00:54 -0700

Acquisitions Electronic Resources Librarian, Stanford University Libraries
Assistant or Associate Librarian (Librarian 1/2)

Stanford University Libraries is seeking an innovative and dynamic
individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This
position is responsible for the management of the life-cycle processes
for electronic resources for SUL, providing leadership and expertise
in coordinating and incorporating electronic resources into the
collections. The Electronic Resources Librarian works closely with the
Head of Acquisitions and collaborates with other Acquisitions
managers, Digital Collections Librarian, Metadata Department and
Digital Library Systems and Services, participating in the ongoing
design and development of library-wide systems, workflows and policies
for handling electronic resource acquisition, access, and
preservation. This librarian also identifies emerging trends and
technologies that have the potential to improve efficiency and
innovate electronic resource acquisitions and management.

Responsibilities:

•    Directly manage Stanford University Libraries’ program of
establishing and ensuring continuing access to electronic resources,
including supervision of four staff members of the Electronic
Resources Unit.

•    Coordinate work with database providers, vendors and publishers
to enable access, resolve problems, proactively manage technical
changes, and respond to end-users’ issues with electronic resources in
a timely manner. Delegate work to ERU staff as appropriate.

•    Collaborate with managers in Acquisitions and other library
departments, such as Metadata, DLSS, and Collections & Services, to
ensure coordination of procedures and workflows between units and
departments.

•    Serve on library-wide committees and working groups to promote
electronic resource administration best practices and tools.

•    Design effective workflows for electronic resources, documenting
and adjusting policies and processes as appropriate.

•    Provide leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of
emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to the
acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources.
Recommend and implement new approaches to electronic resource
management and the delivery of fiscal, statistical, and licensing
information.

•    Initiate, organize and oversee special projects and other duties
as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

•    MLS, MLIS or equivalent applicable academic library experience

•    Experience working in an academic library

•    Knowledge of acquisitions business practices and library
technical standards

•    Ability to investigate and apply technical solutions to
Acquisitions and Electronic Resources concerns

•    Ability to manage effectively the work of staff in a dynamic and
fast-paced environment

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

•    Working knowledge of mainstream e-resource management systems,
linking technologies, and knowledge bases

•    Experience with current legal and business issues involved in
acquiring, licensing, and managing access to electronic resources

•    Working knowledge of trends in electronic publishing and current
library technologies

•    Excellent organization and time management skills

•    Working knowledge of the technical issues involved in the network
delivery of electronic resources and experience using creativity and
initiative in troubleshooting and analyzing problems related to
electronic resource access

•    Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and
divisions on issues related to electronic resource acquisition and
access

•    Strong commitment to quality customer service and ability to take
a user-centered approach to electronic resource acquisition and access

•    Skill in planning and implementing projects

•    Supervisory experience

Preferred: Experience using Technical Services components of an
Integrated Library System, particularly SirsiDynix products

Applications received by July 20, 2015 will be given priority consideration:
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=67278&src=JB-1 0023

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Alexis Manheim
Head, Acquisitions Department
Stanford University Libraries
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