[LIBJOBS] Electronic Resource Librarian/Qatar

Job Description

Electronic Resource Librarian/Qatar-14411 Description

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

Primary responsibilities include: Acquisitions, licensing, implementation, assessment and ongoing maintenance of the online journal collections; managing information that is in the ERM system; cataloging and maintaining 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 usage statistics available for electronic resources; manage collection development activities in support of the WCMC-Q tripartite mission.

 

POSITION ACTIVITIES

 

1. Assist in the preparation of an annual report of the section activities by preparing an annual list of professional activities including, but not limited to: presentations, publications, research activity, professional association involvement, teaching efforts, posters, exhibits preparation, etc.

2. Maintain all electronic resource information using DeLib's Integrated Library System's Electronic Resources Management module.  Design effective workflows for managing the Library's ejournal e-resources using the library's Integrated Library System and other select proprietary tools. Work collaboratively with other DeLib staff members, and relevant library staff at WCMC in New York City and Cornell University in Ithaca to provide access to all relevant electronic resources.

3. Design and oversee collection development program in collaboration with Information Services Librarians.

4. Conduct research that is relevant to the work of the section and/or to the field of library and information science and writing for publication and presenting at conferences.

5. Teach and raise awareness of resources acquired by providing bibliographic instruction and information management training as they relate to electronic resource management.

6. Maintain and update electronic resources in the Distributed eLibary applying knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, AACR2+, MeSH, LCSH, RDA, Dublin Core, Javascript, XML, HTML, Web 2.0 and web development tools.

7. Participate in the assessment and acquisitions process by conducting evaluations, participating in negotiations, reviewing site licenses and agreements.

8. Continue professional development through participating in a structured CE program of any of the following, but not limited to:  Professional association sponsored activities; Commercial organization sponsored activities and seminars; Lectures and demonstrations; or, Formal instruction at a university or college.

9. Coordinate with the Information Services to participate in appropriate liaison work and bibliographic instruction.

10. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

 

Qualifications

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

* Masters 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.

* 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.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

* Prior experience working in an academic or research environment, or medical community environment.

* Prior experience with Millennium Integrated Library System.

 

 

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation.

 

The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.

WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

*         to provide the finest education possible for medical students

*         to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge

*         to improve health care both now and for future generations

*         to provide the highest quality of care to the community

For more information please visit http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu<http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/>/

Job-Q-Library

Primary Location-Qatar

Organization-Library

Schedule-Full-time

Overtime Status-Exempt

Number of Openings-1

Minimum Salary-$52,491

Grade-6