Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Chicago IL
Posted April 2, 2014
Job Opening ID: 22965
This position is a non-tenure eligible appointment at the rank of Librarian Faculty.
GALTER HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
Northwestern University, Chicago
Position Description:
Galter Health Sciences Library, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian. The Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates the acquisition, activation, maintenance, and usage analysis of resources for the Galter Health Sciences Library.
Reports To: Deputy Director, Galter Health Sciences Library
Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include gathering information associated with potential new products and trials; vendor relations, including license review and negotiation; coordination of the ordering, payment, and activation processes for electronic resources; managing collections budget; managing and maintaining proxy server and OpenURL link resolver; troubleshooting and resolving electronic resources problems. Coordinate licensing of shared resources among Galter Library, affiliated hospital libraries, and other university libraries. Consolidate vendor-supplied usage data (both COUNTER and non-COUNTER compliant). Synthesize and analyze data to create actionable usage reports. Collaborate in the implementation of a next-generation library services framework. Explore new resources and emerging technologies, evaluate their relevance to library goals and user needs, and work with information systems personnel to implement new tools and services as appropriate. Develop documentation of best practices, process improvements, procedures, policies, and guidelines regarding acquisitions and resource management. Participate on committees, task forces, and special projects related to acquisitions and e-resources as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
* Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program
* Minimum 3 years of experience working with acquisitions and electronic resources in an integrated library system
* Demonstrated experience working with vendors, publishers, and subscription agents
* Experience negotiating and reviewing license agreements
* Evidence of collaborative troubleshooting and creative problem solving
* Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
* Strong customer service focus
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience managing a collections budget in a health sciences or academic library environment
* Working knowledge of Ex Libris Voyager, SFX, and Primo systems
* Experience working with EZproxy or other authentication and remote access software
* Working knowledge of Serials Solutions 360 Resource Manager
* Experience with electronic resources usage statistics standard (COUNTER) and protocol (SUSHI)
* Evidence of initiative and flexibility
* Demonstrated commitment to personal continuing education and involvement in the profession
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has built a national reputation for excellence through a strong history of collaboration, interdisciplinary medical education, and research. Along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, it is part of the premier academic medical center known as Northwestern Medicine. The Galter Health Sciences Library, a division of NUCATS, Northwestern’s clinical and translational sciences institute, shares Northwestern’s commitment to excellence, and fosters the creation and sharing of knowledge among the faculty, staff, and students of the Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliates. Library staff and faculty strive to improve and enhance health care through innovation and leadership in the organization, delivery, management, and use of quality information to support the educational, research, and patient care needs of our users. With the recent appointment of Dr. Kristi Holmes as Director at Galter Library, a recognized expert in the area of bioinformatics in libraries and in assessing and reporting research impact, the library is poised to ramp up its bioinformatics, education, clinical, and research support while maintaining the traditional resources of a 21st century library.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit via email a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to: [email protected]<