In a pioneering international initiative, Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College established the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. WCMC-Q offers the Cornell University MD degree, and is engaged in Research and Clinical activity from its location in Doha, Qatar, where it is in its’ eleventh year of operation. WCMC-Q seeks candidates for the position of Electronic Resource Librarian.
Reporting to the Manager for eAccess Services, the Electronic Resource Librarian will maintain the online journal collections by cataloging and maintaining coverage data in the Millennium Library system; troubleshoot problems arising from subscription, licensing or access-related technical issues including link resolution and federated searching; analyze/recommend new vendor products that provide ejournal processing; collect and analyze collection statistics available from OCLC for collection development activities in support of the WCMC-Q tripartite mission.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Master’s degree in library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
· At least three years prior experience in electronic resource management, commercial knowledge bases and digital serials management.
· Supervisory experience preferred.
· Advanced knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, Dublin Core, AACR2+, MeSH, LCSH and RDA.
· Moderate knowledge of Javascript, XML, HTML, Web 2.0 and web development tools.
· Basic familiarity with standard web tools such as OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI.
· Advanced understanding of general library procedures.
· Advanced interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills.
· Previously demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
A comprehensive and highly competitive salary and foreign-service benefits package including fully furnished housing, home leave allowance, Elementary & Secondary School Tuition locally and other supplementary benefits are provided.
The position is located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Doha is an international city that retains its historic character along with a spectacular skyline and modern infrastructure.
Applicants are invited to submit a letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience match WCMC-Q’s requirements, along with curriculum vitae, at:
https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/2001/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=18917
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
Alice Burnett
Manager, eAccess Services
DeLib
WCMC-Q
Education City
P.O.Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
+974-4492-8103
+974-5547-5251
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