[LIBJOBS] TS Librarian job in Bremen, Germany

Please see our job offer at http://www.jacobs-university.de/node/15571 or below.

 

 

Technical Services Librarian - Electronic Resources

 

Jacobs University Bremen is a private, independent university offering degrees in engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences at bachelor´s, master´s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1999, the university now has about 1,200 students from over 100 different countries. Core values of the university are excellence, internationality, interactivity and independence.
The mission of the Information Resource Center is to offer facilities and services in support and teaching, learning and research that meet the high ambitions of Jacobs University.

The Information Resource Center (IRC) at Jacobs University Bremen invites applications for the full-time position of a

Technical Services Librarian – Electronic Resources (f/m)

Responsibilities:

·         Manage our large electronic resources collection using an electronic resource management system (Verde), link resolver (SFX), and integrated library management system (Innovative Interfaces Millennium)

·         Manage and monitor the electronic resource product life cycles through trial, evaluation, purchase and renewal to ensure compliance and functionality

·         Negotiate licenses for databases, e-journals and e-journal packages

·         Collaborate with library staff in developing, cataloguing and maintaining the electronic resources collection

·         Liaise with vendors to ensure that access and licensing issues are promptly addressed and resolved

·         Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities

Required qualifications:

·         Library degree (Master, Diplom/Bachelor, or equivalent)

·         Experience managing electronic resources in an academic or research library

·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Proficiency in English and German (at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

·         Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred qualifications:

·         Working knowledge of an ERM system and/or link resolver (preferably Verde/SFX), and an integrated library management system

·         Experience in acquisition of print and online resources

·         Familiarity with consortial and national license models in Germany

For more information about the position, please contact Katrine Mallan (k.mallan@jacobs-university.de).

Please email your application (incl. cover letter and resume) to Elvira Monfort (e.monfort@jacobs-university.de). The review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer and is certified “Family Friendly” by the Hertie Stiftung.

 

 

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Michaela Brenner

Technical Services Librarian

Information Resource Center

 

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH

Campus Ring 1

28759 Bremen, Germany

phone: +49 421 200 4612