[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian

rileyhuf rileyhuf at olemiss.edu
Fri Feb 23 13:10:27 EST 2007


 Please see the University Employment Website <http://jobs.olemiss.edu/> for
detailed information about the positions listed below and to place an
application.
- Current Openings

   - Electronic Resources Librarian & Assistant Professor

Electronic Resources Librarian & Assistant Professor The University of
Mississippi Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to provide
leadership and effective management for the libraries' electronic resources.
The University of Mississippi Libraries uses Innovative Interfaces
integrated library system and its companion electronic access products.

Under the direction of the Head of Serials, this position will: serve as a
liaison to vendors regarding electronic resource technical issues;
coordinate vendor demonstrations and trials; provide feedback on technical
compatibility with electronic resource infrastructure; manage the technical
changes necessary for electronic resource management; maintain the
information in our Electronic Resource Management module; troubleshoot
OpenURL issues and manage WebBridge, the libraries' OpenURL resolver, and
the Web Access Management module; collect usage data for electronic
resources; maintain current awareness of emerging trends; and serve on the
Electronic Resource Management Team.

Qualifications: ALA accredited master's degree by date of employment;
evidence of experience with electronic resources technologies and
research-oriented electronic resources; understanding of the principles of
link resolvers and of the OpenURL standard; demonstrated analytical problem
solving skills and initiative; an aptitude for detail-oriented work; strong
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability
to work in a collaborative, service-oriented, and dynamic environment; and a
commitment to meet established library criteria for promotion and tenure,
including professional service and published research.
The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Minimum annual
salary is $35,000, and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. Applicants will be asked to include
a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and
e-mail addresses of three current professional references. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.

The University of Mississippi is located in historic Oxford, a thriving
community offering a wide range of literary, musical and cultural
activities. For more information about the University and the community,
please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/community/index.html.

-- 
Debra A. Riley-Huff
Web Services/Reference Librarian
Assistant Professor

JD Williams Library
University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
662-915-7353
rileyhuf at olemiss.edu


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