Position Opening - Electronic Resources Librarian, Temple University, Philadelphia

[J. Brian Schoolar]

Apologies for cross-posting.

The Temple University Libraries seek a motivated, energetic individual to
serve as *Electronic Resources Librarian*.  Temple’s federated library
system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time
faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the most diverse in the
nation.  For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit
http://www.temple.edu.

*Responsibilities*
Under the supervision of the Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development,
the incumbent will:

   - Coordinate overall e-resource acquisition and licensing workflow
   - Assist in negotiating pricing and other licensing terms with vendors
   - Maintain accurate information about the Libraries’ e-resources in the
   e-resource knowledgebase (Serials Solutions) and A-Z database listings
   - Configure and maintain vendor platforms and library e-resource tools
   such as the link resolver (360 Link) and discovery system (Summon)
   - Serve as the primary contact for resolving technical problems with
   licensed e-resources
   - Work with Library Technology Services to manage the Ezproxy
   authentication service
   - Cultivate effective relationships with vendors
   - Oversee the collection of usage statistics and participate in
   e-resource assessment
   - Communicate e-resource news & updates to library staff
   - Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in e-resource
   acquisitions and access
   - Participate in library-wide activities or projects through service on
   library and university committees and working groups; the incumbent will be
   expected to be active professionally and also expected to meet requirements
   for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment.
   - Supervise one full-time staff member
   - Perform other duties as assigned

*Qualifications*

Required education and experience:
ALA accredited MLS and evidence of e-resource management experience in an
academic library environment.

Required skills and abilities:

   - Experience with electronic library resource management / knowledgebase
   systems, OpenURL linking technologies, or authentication mechanisms
   - Familiarity with e-resource acquisitions and licensing workflow
   - Experience configuring, managing, or trouble-shooting web-based
   library resources
   - Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills and initiative
   - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred:

   - Experience negotiating licensing and pricing terms with publishers and
   other library vendors
   - Experience with Serials Solutions access management tools
   - Experience managing Ezproxy
   - Supervisory experience

*Compensation:*
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance.
 Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*To apply:*
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on
Jobs at Temple, and reference *TU-15475*.  For full consideration, please
submit your completed electronic application, and attach a cover letter and
resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with
a strong commitment to cultural diversity.

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2012-07-12
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