From: "Mackinder, Lisa" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:14:46 +0000 Please excuse the cross posting. Electronic Resources Librarian The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for an energetic, inquisitive and collaborative professional to manage the life cycle of electronic resources. The successful candidate will bring flexibility and creative thinking into their responsibilities to ensure the licensed electronic resources support the teaching and research activities of the university, and enhance the Libraries as a “dynamic gateway for the discovery, creation and exchange of knowledge, which enables students, faculty and staff to realize their promise and to achieve excellence.” Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle processes for electronic resources and serves as the expert resource for issues related to these processes within the Department and throughout the Libraries. Duties include working with subject librarians in identifying electronic resources for consideration; acquiring and activating new electronic resources; assisting with license and pricing negotiations; troubleshooting access issues; and managing renewals and cancellations. The successful candidate will participate in interdepartmental teams to manage projects and develop new methods of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources; maintain library systems pertaining to electronic resources; oversee the work of two Library Support Specialists; interact with publishers, vendors and aggregators; and gather, organize and disseminate usage statistics. The person in this role will be expected to engage in professional development, and will 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. For precise duties, qualifications, campus context, and more, see: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/20278. Lisa Mackinder | Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services Alden Library | Ohio University 740-593-2707 | [log in to unmask]