ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
American University of Sharjah
The AUS Library is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Electronic Resources Librarian to join its service-oriented team. The successful candidate will work closely with library colleagues to provide an integrated approach to the management and delivery of the library’s electronic resources.
Primary responsibilities include: acquisitions, licensing, implementation, assessment and ongoing maintenance of the online collections; managing the ERM system; cataloging and coordinating bibliographic records between the ERM, Serials Solutions and the Millennium catalog; troubleshooting problems arising from subscription, licensing or access-related technical issues including link resolution and federated searching; collecting and analyzing database usage statistics.
Required
An ALA-accredited MLS degree with minimum of 3 years experience. Knowledge of operating systems in both server and desktop environments; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; superior technology skills with openness to emerging technologies. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must have ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner.
Preferred
· Familiarity with ERM standards such as OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI
- Knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, Dublin Core, AACR2, RDA, LCSH
- Working knowledge of Javascript, XML, HTML, CSS , Web 2.0 and web development tools
· 2 years experience in electronic resource management, commercial knowledge bases or digital serials management
- Experience working in a university or research environment
- Experience with Millennium integrated library system
Salary and Benefits
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes additional month’s salary per year. Free furnished accommodation and utilities are provided along with over six weeks’ annual vacation. A self-directed benefit plan provides a variety of choices including annual air tickets to place of origin for self and family, healthcare and dependent educational allowance; please see our web site for details http://www.aus.edu/admin/hr. The UAE levies no income tax; however, some U.S. Federal taxes may apply to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.
Background
The American University of Sharjah is located in the United Arab Emirates and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Established in 1997, the university consists of four Schools and Colleges: Architecture and Design, Business and Management, Engineering, and Arts and Sciences and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to 5000 students from 80 different countries. The language of instruction and the workplace is English, and knowledge of Arabic is not required. The UAE offers a high standard of living with abundant cultural, recreational and travel opportunities. The UAE is a safe, open and friendly environment for individuals and families of all cultures.
The AUS Library, in a beautiful new state-of-the-art facility, serves as a focal point for educational and social interactions on campus. The library features a large Information Commons (135 workstations), 20 group study rooms, 2 computer classrooms, and RFID system. Please see http://library.aus.edu.
Priority will be given to applications received by December 28, 2009. Please fax or e-mail a cover letter, résumé and the names of three professional references to:
Kathlin L. Ray
University Librarian
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
+971 06 515 22266 work | kray@aus.edu
+9716 558 5008 fax
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