Position: Electronic Resources Coordinator

[Marty Tanner Hughes]

Electronic Resources Coordinator. University of Georgia Libraries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and coordinates the ordering and renewal of electronic 
resources. Coordinates the analysis of technical specifications, contract 
criteria and business arrangements.  Maintains license agreements and 
related files and assures ready and current access.  Serves as 
departmental liaison with other departments to ensure public access and 
record maintenance (Cataloging, Reference, Systems, etc.).  Maintains 
currency in emerging issues in the acquisition of electronic resources 
and works with library groups considering issues related to electronic 
resources.  Fosters and supports a collaborative approach to problem 
solving and decision making, with emphasis on facilitating and providing 
resources. 

The Electronic Resources Coordinator reports to the Head of the Serials 
Department.  
The Serials Department is composed of 2 librarians and 12 support staff. 

The University of Georgia Libraries uses GIL, a statewide interconnected 
implementation of the Endeavor Voyager system, and GALILEO, a 
statewide online information system.  The Libraries spend approximately 
1 million dollars annually for electronic resources.  For a full 
description of duties and responsibilities, please visit 
{ HYPERLINK http://www.libs.uga.edu/humres/electronic.html }http://www.libs.uga.edu/humres/electronic.html.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ALA-accredited MLS; Effective communication skills, ability to 
negotiate complex library license agreements; Demonstrated analytical 
and organizational skills; Experience with computer database and Internet 
searching; Knowledge of aggregators, database producers, vendors, and 
sources of electronic journals; Ability to function in a collaborative, 
service-oriented environment and flexibility in adapting to change; 
Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships; 
Successful experience negotiating library licenses associated with 
electronic technologies preferred; Experience in the selection and/or 
acquisition of library materials preferred.

BENEFITS:  Standard benefits package includes life, health and 
disability insurance and mandatory participation in the state or optional 
retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays.  
Salary minimum:  $30,000, commensurate with experience.  For 
further information on the campus and the community visit the 
University of Georgia’s Web site (http://www.uga.edu/).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send letter of application addressing 
all qualifications with a resume and the names, addresses and phone 
numbers of three references by September 18, 2000, to:

                          Florence E. King
         Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources
                   University of Georgia Libraries
                     Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
                           (706) 542-2716

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.