Subject: job posting request
To: SERIALST
From: Lola Halpin (librlah@EMORY.EDU)
Date: 6/15/07 8:06 AM

Emory University Libraries invites applications for an E-Resources
Librarian position. It is an exciting time to work in the libraries at
Emory. With a recently completed new strategic plan fueling a number of
new initiatives, the library aspires to be a model research library that
fosters courageous inquiry through the integration of print, digital and
multi-media resources. For more information please see
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html.

*Key Responsibilities: *The E- Resources Librarian has responsibility in
a rapidly changing environment with new systems on the horizon for
acquiring, licensing and making accessible electronic resources in
support of the library's mission and aligned with the university's
research and education program to include:

* Acquiring and licensing electronic resources, including electronic
journals, databases and electronic books;
* Serving a lead role in license agreement negotiations,
coordinating the work of electronic resources staff and others
engaged in negotiating licenses and monitoring to assure best
practices and quality control;
* Serving a lead role in providing public access to electronic
journals through support and maintenance of link resolver
software, SFX, and a university-wide electronic journals database;
providing support and maintenance of administrative data for
electronic journals in a university-wide database and through
migration to a new electronic resource management system;
* Participating in the shared work of responding to user inquiries
relating to access to electronic resources.
* Representing the library in national, regional and campus
organizations and initiatives.

*Qualifications: *The successful candidate will have solid experience
negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for electronic
resources, experience with link resolver software, and familiarity with
electronic resource management systems. He /she will be knowledgeable of
trends in electronic publishing, issues relating to electronic resources
and scholarly communication, and will have proven ability to work with
vendors and publishers. Effective interpersonal skills and oral and
written communication skills are essential along with an ability to make
contributions in a rapidly changing environment. An ALA-accredited MLS
or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science is
required as well as experience in an academic or large public library.
Demonstrated record of professional involvement and contribution is
expected.

*Salary and Benefits*:* *Salary and rank based on qualifications and
experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.
Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support
for moving expenses.

*Application*: Send letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith,
Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory
University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications may be faxed to
404/727-0805 or e-mailed via Kerri Davis at kerri.davis@emory.edu
<mailto:kerri.davis@emory.edu> . Application review begins June 2007 and
continues until the position is successfully filled.

*Environment*: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory
excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and
administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic
achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the
faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both
the university and healthcare. The Libraries of Emory University include
the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology,
business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total
approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts
and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of electronic
information resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and
Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that
brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a
facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a
distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a
state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta
Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the
Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable
study space with data connections as well as wireless access throughout
the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of
Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for
Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the
Digital Library Federation (for more information about the libraries
visit http://web.library.emory.edu <http://web.library.emory.edu/>).

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/Emory// University// is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and encourages women and minority candidates./