Position Opening: Electronic Resources Access Librarian

[Paul Peeling]

Electronic Resources Access Librarian

Towson University's Albert S. Cook Library seeks a full-time librarian to
provide quality,
client-centered access to electronic resources. This position reports to
the Head of Technical Serivces. Responsibilities include cataloging,
licensing, and the day-to-day management of the library's electronic
resources.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science; competence in
cataloging electronic resources and/or serials; knowledge of AACR2, the
MARC formats for bibliographic and holding data, LCSH and LC
Classification schedules; experience using OCLC and integrated library
systems; strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred: Familiarity with metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core),
licensing requirements, and copyright standards.

This is a library faculty position on permanent status track at a
Librarian II level; salary $35,000 minimum beginning September 2001.

Founded in 1866, Towson University, situated on 328 acres, is located in
the suburban community of Towson, Maryland, just north of Baltimore and 45
miles from Washington, D.C. As the Baltimore area's largest university and
Maryland's largest comprehensive university, Towson plays a vital role in
the educational, economic, and cultural life of Baltimore and the State of
Maryland. Towson University is recognized regionally and nationally for
high quality programs in the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts and
performing arts, and in the applied professional fields of business,
education, and health. Over 500 distinguished full-time faculty members
holding the highest degree of academic preparation in their fields teach a
student body of nearly 17,000. Towson University continues to expand its
degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that
are currently at 60, 33, and 3 respectively.

Review of resumes will begin on August 20, 2001. Send letter of interest,
resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ms. Sylvia Spring
Electronic Resources Access Librarian
Albert S. Cook Library
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.