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Electronic Resources Librarian, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

The Auburn University Libraries seeks applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian.

Summary of Position: Auburn University Libraries (AUL) seeks an enthusiastic and mission oriented individual to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian. This position is responsible for providing leadership for both serial and monographic electronic resource acquisition and access.

The Electronic Resources Librarian is a 12-month tenure-track faculty librarian position reporting to the Head of Technical Services. This position also works collaboratively with the Collection Development Team; subject selectors; University Procurement and Payment Services (PPS); and external vendors, publishers, and consortia. The successful candidate will participate in professional and scholarly activity as well as serve on library and university committees.

This tenure track position includes significant research, presentation and writing responsibilities to fulfill the tenure standards of Auburn University.

Major Responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing and populating an electronic resources management (ERM) system
  • Managing and negotiating license agreements and contract renewals with both internal and external constituents
  • Troubleshooting electronic resource access
  • Providing information and data used in the analysis and evaluation of electronic resources
  • Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other types of documentation as needed
  • Supervising and mentoring department support staff

Minimum Qualifications are:

  • Masters of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program
  • Knowledge of the electronic publishing environment and scholarly communication issues
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible and adaptable attitude as well as a focus on customer service

Desired Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two to five years of recent professional or high-level paraprofessional experience in academic library technical services especially in: acquisitions, serials control, electronic resources management, electronic resources troubleshooting, and/or license preparation
  • Experience working with electronic resources tools such as OpenURL resolvers, proxy systems, knowledgebases, ERM
  • Experience reading, managing, and negotiating information license agreements
  • Record of scholarly and professional activity illustrating a desire to advance the profession, especially in the area of technical services
  • Ability to troubleshoot electronic resource access problems
  • Familiarity and ease with Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Ability to work with technical staff regarding batch loading, APIs, HTML, XML, SQL, script writing
  • Evidence of leadership and management skills

Salary/Benefits: Minimum salary $54,025 at the rank of Librarian II, higher with experience or appointment as a Librarian III. Rank will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. Twelve month tenure-track position. Benefits include 20 days vacation leave/12 days sick leave per year; participation in State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory); other additional voluntary retirement plans available; health/dental/life/disability insurance.

Application: Application review process begins February 23, 2015 and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Complete applications must include letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three current, professional references (please include mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Apply to: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/856

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.