From: "Throldahl, Michele K" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:12:37 +0000
* MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO*
* invites applications for the position of:*
*Electronic Access and Discovery*
* Librarian (AA19067)*
*SALARY: *Depends on Qualifications
*OPENING DATE: *02/09/18
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: *Review of applications will begin March 12, 2018
and go until the
position has been filled.
*POSITION: *Tenure-Track (Probationary*)
*DATE OF APPOINTMENT: *August 20, 2018
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services seeks a
service-oriented, collaborative, and flexible Electronic Access Librarian.
We seek someone who will support the Library Services values of change,
collaboration, communication, discovery, inclusivity, professionalism, and
respect. The position responsibilities are:
· Manage electronic resource access, including access to databases,
journals, streaming video, and ebooks, primarily through our Electronic
Resource Management System, A-Z Journals list, OCLC Worldshare Management
System, Ex Libris LMS, and discovery tool
· Coordinate support and troubleshooting for any technical
electronic access issues that arise
· Oversee the tracking, management, and provision of electronic
resource usage statistics and overlap analysis
· Communicate with team members and other library personnel about
electronic access issues
· Manage projects related to this position
· Mentor, train, and supervise a library technician
· Serve as a member of the Technical Services team
· Participate in committees related to Collections and Journals
management
· Read and interpret license agreements to ensure responsible use
Each library faculty member serves on a team as a subject liaison to one or
more
disciplines/programs, with responsibility for collection development,
library instruction sessions and the development of class and subject
guides. Librarians are expected to share in weekend reference
responsibilities. As members of the faculty, all librarians are expected to
participate in service to the department, college, university, and
community, as well as engage in continuing professional development and
scholarly activity.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Master's degree from an ALA accredited Library and Information
Studies program or
foreign equivalent (degree conferred on an official transcript by
September 30, 2018).
· Experience with managing access to electronic resources and/or
troubleshooting resource access.
· Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
· Strong service orientation.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Second subject master's or higher is required within three years
of date of appointment.
· Knowledge of best practices for discoverability and/or web
accessibility to library
Resources
· Experience with:
o Working in a library (priority given to academic library experience)
o Creating documentation and reports and generating statistics to assess
collections and/or acquisitions plan
o Working collaboratively as a team member to accomplish common goals
and to
adapt to rapidly shifting priorities, goals, and deadlines in an evolving
environment
o Ex Libris Alma library management system
o Providing reference and instruction in an academic library
o Collection development
o Mentoring, supervising, or training
o Developing class and subject guides, such as LibGuides
· Ability to:
o Respond to immediate and long-term service needs
o Manage projects, troubleshoot, and problem-solve in an environment
that requires oral and written reports, meeting discussions, and the
creation of written
documentation
o Read and interpret license agreements to ensure responsible use
o Engage in scholarly and professional development activities at the
level necessary to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
· Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and
learning environment.
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:*
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a comprehensive regional university
with approximately 15,000 students located 80 miles southwest of
Minneapolis and St. Paul. Memorial Library and the branch Music Library
support the curricula with a collection of approximately one million
volumes and 1500 current subscriptions, including access to over 200
electronic databases and 60,000 journals. The University is served by 19
library faculty, 24 support staff, 5 graduate assistants and student
assistants. For more information, visit the library's home page at
http://www.lib.mnsu.edu/. Visit Greater Mankato Growth for additional
information about the community: https://www.greatermankato.
com/awards-accolades. Additional information on Minnesota State University,
Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.
*APPLICATION PROCEDURES*: To apply for this position, please continue the
process via this website or directly at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/
vacancy/jobopp.html. A complete online application will include the
following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the
search committee.
· Cover Letter
· Resume/Curriculum Vitae
· Contact information for three (3) references
· Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
*CONTACT INFORMATION:*
Search Committee – EA Librarian Library Services
Minnesota State University, Mankato
PO Box 8419
Mankato, MN 56002-8419
Phone: 507-389-5952 <(507)%20389-5952>
TTY: 800-627-3529 <(800)%20627-3529> or 711
Fax: 507-389-5155 <(507)%20389-5155>
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety
Program, employees
driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle
shall be required to
conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle
Records check.
HUMAN RESOURCES IS LOCATED AT:
Job #00960
336 Wigley Administration Center
ELECTRONIC ACCESS AND DISCOVERY LIBRARIAN
Mankato, MN 56001
(AA19067)
507-389-2015 <(507)%20389-2015>
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to
diversity and is actively seeking to nurture
and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans
and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful
applicants must be legally able to accept work
in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability
during the application and/or interview
process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015
<(507)%20389-2015> (V), 800-627-3529 <(800)%20627-3529> or 711 (MRS/TTY).
This
Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota
State University, Mankato is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities System.
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Michele Throldahl
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Department Secretary
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library, ML 3097
P.O. Box 8419, Mankato, MN 56002-8419
( 507.389.5952 <(507)%20389-5952> ~ Fax 507.389.5155 <(507)%20389-5155>