Position Announcement -- Electronic Resources Librarian Christina Torbert 23 Jan 2007 19:19 UTC
Please excuse the cross-posting. 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 <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. ----------------------------------------------------- Christina Torbert Head of Serials & Assistant Professor J.D. Williams Library University of Mississippi ctorbert@olemiss.edu 662-915-7059 662-915-6744 fax