The McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has available a probationary tenure track faculty vacancy at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as Periodicals and Electronic Resources Librarian with an anticipated start date of Winter 2010/11. This is a 12-month full-time position reporting to the Director of Libraries. Minimum salary is $48,000; salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.

McIntyre Library has a staff of 12 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources, is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, 2 million volumes, and 69,000 online and print periodicals; and works closely with other UW System libraries in keeping with the “One System, One Library” approach to the delivery of collections and services. The Library currently uses Voyager, Metalib and SFX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides leadership in coordinating the selection, activation and maintenance of print periodicals and electronic resources. As a member of the Collection Development department, this position manages the workflows and records needed to ensure access to these resources.

Duties:

• Coordinate the overall operation and budget of the periodicals and electronic resources unit, in consultation with the Head of Collection Development.
• Manage the selection, acquisition, assessment and deselection of print periodicals and electronic resources in consultation with appropriate campus faculty and Library faculty and staff.
• Participate in long-range planning and implementation of goals and objectives for the periodicals and electronic resources collection and the Collection Development Department.
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource management system.
• Provide leadership in the Library’s transition from print to electronic serials collections.
• Troubleshoot access problems with periodicals and electronic resources.
• Work closely with vendors and negotiate licenses for periodicals and electronic resources
• Supervise periodicals classified staff.
• Coordinate maintenance of holdings and item records for periodicals.
• Participate in the library’s information literacy and liaison programs.

Faculty Duties:

• Serve on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
• Pursue continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
• Participate in professional and community service activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, received by date of hire.
• Evidence of experience with library technology.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience or coursework in periodicals or electronic resources management.
• Experience in an academic library.
• The ability to bring diverse perspectives to the campus.
• Commitment to professional development and potential to meet the library’s tenure and promotion requirements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, send or email: letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Submit materials to:

Search Committee
Periodicals and Electronic Resources Librarian Position

c/o Peggy Govan
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-3715
Email: govanp@uwec.edu

DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be postmarked by August 16, 2010. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.