Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian
The College of Charleston Libraries
JOB ID: F2016041P
DEADLINE: February 15, 2017
APPLY TO: http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/5640
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The College of Charleston Libraries seeks a dynamic, agile, and forward thinking Electronic Resource and Serials Librarian to provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and managing the Libraries’ print serial and electronic resources collection. The Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian provides leadership for all aspects of the serial lifecycle, including coordination of the purchasing, licensing, access, and maintenance for the Libraries’ continuing subscription, package and database resources and is responsible for all materials in all formats acquired on a continuing basis, currently 76.5% of the $2.85 million materials budget. This position works collaboratively with other staff including collection development, cataloging, and digital services and coordinates with faculty to trial and evaluate new subscription-based resources. The Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian should possess flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to function in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. They will be expected to actively participate in the intellectual life and administrative activities of the library and the College, and maintain a record of professional contributions. This position reports to the Acquisitions and Resource Management Coordinator and is a member of the Collection and Content Services team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience as a librarian who manages subscription-based resources
• Demonstrated experience in library serials and electronic resource lifecycle management
• Knowledge of current serials and electronic resource models, practice, trends, and tools used by academic libraries
• Experience with an integrated library system, including acquisitions, serials, and ERM systems
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals
• Knowledge of technical environments, especially those related to proxy servers and link resolvers, as well as experience with emerging electronic resources standards such as ONIX, SUSHI, COUNTER and SERU
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time and project management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating with vendors and publishers and in licensing materials
• Experience managing statistical data and generating reports
• Knowledge of and experience assessing and evaluating the specifications, efficacy, and cost efficiency of technology-based products and services
• Experience with Serials Solutions, EBSCONET, EBSCOadmin, and Millennium ILS
APPLY TO: http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/5640