job announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian - Georgetown University Dawn Rapoza 03 Apr 2012 12:56 UTC
*Job Number: * 2012-0814S *Job Title: * Electronic Resource Librarian *Department: * Digital Services and Technology Planning *Grade/Level: * S - - * $ 48,000.00* * -- $ 54,156.96* *Date Posted:* March 28, 2012 Georgetown University is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking librarian to manage various aspects of its rapidly growing electronic resources collection, including databases, journals and e-books. This person will serve as the lead technical expert for electronic resources in the areas of technical support and managing OpenURL technologies configurations, as well as uploading and performing quality control of electronic resources bibliographic records. This position will also be a key player in evaluating current technologies for managing electronic resources and making recommendations for the implementation of new tools. Under the general direction of the Head of the Electronic Resources & Serials Unit, the Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and maintaining the complex functions of the Library’s electronic resources, including e-books, and its services. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, technical support, OpenURL technical configurations, management of an Electronic Resources Management System, vendor relations and usage statistics. This position will also contribute to the development and implementation of plans, policies and procedures for the acquisition, management, discovery and technical maintenance of electronic resources, including the evaluation and implementation of new systems and customizing public interfaces of those systems. In addition to these responsibilities, this position will direct and supervise special projects for the Unit; serve on library and university-wide committees and task forces and participate in library-wide initiatives as required; serve as back-up to Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Library Information Technology tasks; and serve as a back-up to the Head of the Electronic Resources and Serials Unit, advising the Library staff on matters pertaining to electronic resources access issues as needed. *Qualifications:* Master’s in Library Science or equivalent degree. Minimum of two years’ experience working with electronic resources and/or serials in an academic library environment. Experience with mainstream Electronic Resources Management systems (e.g. Serials Solutions, SFX, Verdi, etc.), electronic resources linking technologies (360Link, openURL) and knowledge bases, electronic resources usage statistics standard (COUNTER), protocol (SUSHI) and WSDL technologies, AACR, MARC and national cataloging standards, LC Classification and LC Subject Headings, and experience with a bibliographic utility and an integrated library system, preferably OCLC and III. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; superior problem-solving and organizational skills; strong analytical skills as demonstrated in previous work assignments are essential; demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/login.cfm