[Web4lib] Electronic Resources Librarian & Assistant Professor

Jason Dewland jasondewland at gmail.com
Mon Jun 7 12:13:44 EDT 2010


https://jobs.olemiss.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1275927131090

Position Information  Job Title   Electronic Resources Librarian & Assistant
Professor     Department   Library     Job Location   Oxford     Job
Type  Full-Time     Status
  Exempt     Open to External Candidates   Yes     Job Description   The
University of Mississippi Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian
with energy and initiative to provide leadership and effective management of
the libraries' electronic resources. Recent graduates who are interested in
managing electronic resources and working in a collaborative environment are
encouraged to apply.

The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Minimum annual
salary is $40,000, and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position available July 26, 2010

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. References can be
attached as "Other 1". Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.     Qualifications/Skills   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; 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.

An official copy of your transcript is required upon hire for this position.


Please check to see which documents (i.e., resume, CV, cover letter, list of
references) are associated with this posting. Prior to applying for the
position, prepare the electronic versions of these documents to upload or to
"copy and paste" when prompted. You will not have the opportunity to attach
them after you apply.     Job Responsibilities   Under the direction of the
Head of Serials, the candidate 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 (Innovative Interfaces); manage the libraries' link
resolver and the integrated proxy (Web Access Management); collect and
analyze usage statistics for electronic resources; manage related display of
resources in various library systems and website; load the monthly coverage
and MARC records from Serial Solutions; maintain current awareness of
emerging trends; and serve on both the Electronic Resource Management Team
as well as the library-wide collection development team.     Work
Schedule      If
part-time, specific number of hours per week:       Proposed Pay
Range/Minimum Salary   $40,000     Job Open Date   06-05-2010     Employee
Category   Faculty     Employee Designation   Permanent     Clerical skills
testing
(choose all that apply)   None     *Required Documents*   Resume / Vitae
Cover Letter
Other 1


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