Position announcement: Electronic Resources Systems Librarian, Radford University Gordon, Gerald D 24 Oct 2003 14:06 UTC
Electronic Resources Systems Librarian, Radford University, Radford, VA Radford University seeks an accomplished, innovative, and proactive systems librarian to assist with the design, delivery, and maintenance of a leading-edge information technology infrastructure in support of the University Library's mission. The position will assist in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust information technology platform. This position has primary responsibility for implementing, and managing improved E-Serials Services including e-serials management, XML and metadata encoding, authentication, and related technical issues. The position also is responsible for implementing, and managing comprehensive content-linking/resolution service technologies at the article level, and system administration of the Proxy and Interlibrary Loan Servers. Assist in strategic planning and in evaluating and recommending services, products and projects. Provide instruction, user aids, and assistance in problem solving for library IT applications. This librarian works closely with Coordinator of Library Technology, Information Systems Administrator, Acquisitions Librarian, Cataloging Librarian, and Interlibrary Loan staff. Library faculty are twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty with academic rank and responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional development/contributions. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: The successful candidate will have knowledge of current and emerging Library Technologies. Server administration and management experience. Familiarity with current and emerging content-linking and authentications standards including; OpenURL, DOI, Z39.50. Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. Preferred: familiarity with ILLiad, SQL, IIS, EZProxy, Internet technologies, computer networks, library automation systems, server management, Win2000/NT/2003, HTML, MS Office and internet applications, OSI (Open Source Initiative), OAI (Open Archives Metadata Harvesting Protocol.), Shibboleth, LDAP, MetaData/Dublin Core, Marc21, PURL. Strong evidence of interest and ability in applying innovative technologies to enhance library services. Preferred: experience in an academic library/information technology setting; experience in Information Technology administration/management; experience implementing and supporting enterprise-wide networked information technology. A customer service orientation with a focus on achieving practical results. The successful candidate will have excellent planning and project management skills; superior organizational, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills; the ability to configure servers and to implement and manage network security; a commitment to professional development; and an ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment as part of a team and with diverse groups, maintaining an environment of mutual respect. Will have proven data management skills (Databases, Spreadsheets, Office Applications) and a demonstrated knowledge of how people use information and how its effective organization and appropriate content can facilitate scholarly research. The successful candidate will exhibit flexibility, creativity, and initiative; have the ability to effectively communicate technical issues to colleagues, library patrons, and vendors, and have a demonstrated commitment to skills development for professional growth and position requirements. Position reports to the Coordinator of Library Technology. Applicants must provide a letter of application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and phone number of three references to: David Hayes, Acting University Librarian, McConnell Library, Box 6881, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit the McConnell library web site at http://lib.radford.edu. Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state supported institution with an emphasis on teaching in scenic southwestern Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with an enrollment of approximately 9,220 students. Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. ______________________________________________ Gerald Gordon Collection Development & Cataloging Librarian McConnell Library, Radford University Radford, VA 24142-6881 Phone: 540-831-6140 Fax: 540-831-6214 E-mail: ggordon@radford.edu