[LIBJOBS] Dean, College of Computing, NJIT (near NY City, USA)

Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing

http://ccs.njit.edu/dean-search/

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks applications and nominations from the academic and corporate sectors for the position of Dean of the Ying Wu College of Computing (CCS).

LOCATION: NJIT is located 30 minutes from Silicon Alley and New York City by train. The area has a high concentration of industry and businesses, with many opportunities for research collaboration and internships.  The area offers a variety of living environments from lively urban to quiet suburbs with excellent school districts, to hills, farmland and the shore.

CONSTITUENCIES AND STRENGTHS: CCS, established in 2001, is comprised of the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Information Systems (to be renamed Department of Informatics), and the Information Technology Program. The College enrolls approximately 2385 students, including 1390 undergraduates, 925 master students, and 70 doctoral students; these students, representing about 21 percent of NJIT's student body, are taught by 37 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 23 full-time, non-tenure track faculty. Undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology are ABET accredited. CCS has a strong research focus, with over 40 active grants and $13m in predominantly federal agency funding, including but not limited to Cyber Security and Networking, Data Analytics, Cyber-Human Systems, and Game Design. Based on the 2015 Shanghai Rankings, TheBestSchools.org released its top 100 Computer Science programs in the world, with NJIT's program ranked 47 in the United States and 100 globally. The Princeton Review chose NJIT as one of the top 50 undergraduate schools for Game Design in 2016.

[LIBJOBS] IS+IT Asst/Assoc Profs, NJIT (near NY City, USA)

The Department of Information Systems (which is changing its name to the Department of Informatics) at New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks outstanding candidates for two full time faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Successful candidates must have a PhD in a computing-related field by Summer 2017.

 

Information Systems area: Preferences will be given to those who specialize in health informatics / smart health, or cyber-human systems / social computing.  Outstanding candidates in other IS areas will also be considered.  Teaching qualifications should include introductory courses in Web programming, Databases, Data Analytics, Systems Analysis and Design, and advanced courses in an area of expertise.

 

Information Technology (IT) area: Preference will be given to candidates in security, networking, multimedia, game development, or VR, but outstanding candidates in other Information Technology areas will also be considered.  Some industrial experience in an area of IT is a plus, and teaching interests should include general courses in IT as well as advanced specialization courses.

 

Applicants should have an excellent academic record and exceptional potential for world-class research and attracting grant funding. Candidates with exceptional records will be considered at the associate professor level.

 

The IS Department is part of the Ying Wu College of Computing. As such, tenure and teaching expectations are aligned with those of the broader computing community, with an emphasis on grant funding and publishing in top computing conferences and journals. The IS Department has degree programs ranging from Bachelor's, Master's, to Ph.D., and it specializes in human-centered computing and data intensive research.  Interdisciplinary work is strongly encouraged across the university and with other partners.

 

NJIT is located 30 minutes from Silicon Alley and NYC by train. The area has a high concentration of industry and businesses, with many opportunities for research collaboration and consulting. The area offers a variety of living environments, from lively urban to quiet suburbs to the Jersey shore, with excellent school districts.

 

To Apply:

1.      Visit "Career Opportunities" on NJIT Human Resources web site (http://hr.njit.edu/) for "Faculty Positions". The position numbers are 0603580 and 0603581, respectively.

2.      Create your application, and post your cover letter and CV.

3.      Email supplemental materials (research and teaching statements, and sample publications) to hireis@njit.edu

4.      Have at least 3 letters of reference emailed to hireis@njit.edu.

 

For more information regarding these positions, please visit http://is.njit.edu/about/jobs.  Additional questions should be addressed to search committee chair Dr. Michael Bieber (mailto:bieber@njit.edu).

 

NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer.

[IFLA-LPD] 30 September 2016 - Treaty of Marrakesh enters into force

Dear all,

 

As you will have already seen from Teresa’s e-mail, the Treaty of Marrakesh enters into force today. IFLA has produced a new page on the Treaty, where we will bring together available resources on getting implementation right, as well as a timeline of the work that brought us here, and a news story. Please feel free to promote these yourselves as well!

 

IFLA will be present at the first Marrakesh Assembly, due to take place on 5 October in Geneva, where we will celebrate the role that libraries have played so far, and will continue to play into the future.

 

Many thanks,

 

Stephen

 

Stephen Wyber

Policy and Research Officer, IFLA

IFLA Headquarters

P.O. Box 95312

2509 CH The Hague

Netherlands

 

Stephen.wyber@ifla.org

Tel. 00 31 (0)70 314 1756

Fax. 0031 (0)70 383 4827

 

 

 

[LIBJOBS] Student Services Librarian / Hartnell College, Salinas CA

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Hartnell Community College

​ in Salinas, CA​

 is recruiting for a full-time, tenure-track Student Services Librarian. 

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Priority screening deadline is October 12, 2016.

Under the general direction of the area dean or appropriate administrator, the Student Services Librarian will be responsible for coordination of library public services including reference, information literacy instruction, circulation, reserves, and outreach services. This librarian is expected to design and conduct curriculum-integrated instructional sessions, provide reference and research consultations, collaborate with faculty to embed information literacy into the curriculum, and build sustainable partnerships to best serve student needs. The position will participate in and extend the Libraries' outreach and assessment initiatives; teach general library instruction sessions and workshops, and develop effective online instructional materials. This assignment may include day, evening, or weekend hours at any of the college's campus sites

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See the full job description and apply online

​: http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HARTCOMM&cws=1&rid=69

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. 

Deborah Stephens, MLIS, MIST

Systems/Technology Librarian | Library

411 CENTRAL AVENUE | SALINAS, CA 93901

831.759.6064 Direct | 831.759.6084 Fax

dstephens@hartnell.edu | www.hartnell.edu

[LIBJOBS] Open Position: Digital Scholarship Fellow, Penn State University Libraries, University Park, PA

Digital Scholarship Fellow
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries
Apply by visiting: https://libraries.psu.edu/digitalscholarshipfellow

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek creative, forward-thinking individuals to apply for the fixed-term, non-tenure track, three-year appointment as Digital Scholarship Fellow. This faculty librarian will play a critical role in outreach, training, and service development to strengthen digital scholarship at Penn State. The successful candidate will be conversant with methods, technologies, and platforms pertinent to textual analysis and have first-hand knowledge of, and experience in, their applications for research. The Digital Scholarship Fellow will have a passion for interdisciplinary, collaborative projects; value education through experimentation and prototyping; and understand the importance of humanities and social sciences scholarship and its publics.  The position reports to the Associate Director for the Center for Humanities and Information in the University Libraries and is jointly funded by the Libraries and the College of the Liberal Arts.
 
This position is expected to raise the profile of digital scholarship in the humanities and social sciences at Penn State and to sustain the digital scholarship community through outreach and events such as workshops and speaker series. The successful candidate will be able to communicate, translate, and share ideas and concepts effectively across diverse, interdisciplinary audiences. The Digital Scholarship Fellow will maintain currency in the field and may pursue their own research to do so. The person in this role may also engage in national and/or international initiatives or other professional activities.

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.  We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional information about the Libraries' diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates within the University Libraries and the College of the Liberal Arts to build community and promote digital scholarship across Penn State.
• Develops and conducts training, group instruction, and workshops, both individually and collaboratively, on text analysis research methods, tools, platforms, and best practices.
• Evaluates existing and emerging tools and technologies to inform decision-making around technology and platform support, and to identify potential uses in humanities and/or social science research. Prototypes demonstration projects and/or implements tools for use by others.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the university to help ensure harmony among various technology infrastructures and needs.
• Provides consultation and, where appropriate, technical support for digital textual scholarship projects, including implementation of tools and/or technology, to help researchers achieve their goals.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in a humanities or social sciences field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more computational text analysis approaches commonly used in digital humanities and/or social science projects.
• Experience teaching or leading workshops on digital tools and/or methods to faculty and students.
• Experience with development and management of projects, grants, and/or budgets.
• Experience working collaboratively with other scholars and/or with IT professionals on projects related to digital scholarship.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to build and engage an active intellectual community.
• Personal research experience with text analysis tools and approaches in the digital humanities or social sciences.
• Familiarity with research library services and objectives, including scholarly communication issues and assessment practices.
• Familiarity with service and program development and implementation.
• Record of professional presentations and/or publications.
• Familiarity with analysis of texts in languages other than English.

Environment:
The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University's strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach.  The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park, and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for Research Libraries.

The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day's drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.

Compensation and Benefits:
Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA retirement options, and educational privileges. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.

Application Instructions:
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/digitalscholarshipfellow.   To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses).   Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until position is filled.  Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:  For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

[LIBJOBS] Open Position: Reference and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Harrisburg campus

Reference and Instruction Librarian
Penn State University Libraries, Harrisburg Campus
Apply by visiting: https://libraries.psu.edu/harrisburgreferencelibrarian

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applicants for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Penn State Harrisburg Library. The campus library seeks a proactive, creative, and inventive librarian to fill a tenure track, faculty position as part of Penn State University Libraries. Duties of this position include working in a liaison role with the office of International Student Support Services to provide special outreach to international students; developing relationships and programs to promote equity and inclusion in an increasingly diverse campus and University environment; providing general reference and bibliographic instruction (both in person and virtual); developing research guides and instructional materials; developing library collections and promoting services to faculty and students.  The Reference and Instruction Librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty and works as a member of the Penn State Harrisburg Library public services team. Required duties include reference desk coverage; liaison responsibilities with the Office of International Support Services and special projects; subject-related instruction, workshops, and research assistance; collection development in appropriate subject area; and provision of services as one of five services coordinators. New faculty benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.  We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional information about the Libraries' diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.

Requirements:
This position requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); experience with reference and bibliographic instruction; demonstrated knowledge of academic and library social media applications; strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; facility with emerging technologies; and the potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. Some evening and/or weekend work is required. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of post MLS experience with relevant reference and instruction experience at an academic or research library. An advanced degree or graduate level study in education or international subject disciplines is desirable. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

Environment: Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The campus is just east of Harrisburg, the state capital, and about one and one half hours from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and two hours from University Park and Washington, D.C. The three-story, 115,000-square-foot, technologically advanced academic research library includes 300,000 volumes, more than 200 journals, and 1 million microforms. With access to nearly 750 databases and 110,000 online full-text journals through the Penn State University Libraries, the facility provides extensive support to online and remote users. The college offers 35 baccalaureate degree programs, 25 master degree programs, and three doctoral programs. Penn State Harrisburg also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State system. There are approximately 5,000 students. More details about the Penn State Harrisburg Library can be found at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/library. Information about the college and surrounding area can be located at http://www.hbg.psu.edu//hbg/generalinfo.html.

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University's strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach.  The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park, and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for Research Libraries.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, State or TIAA retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/harrisburgreferencelibrarian.   To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses).   Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until position is filled.  Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:  For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

[LIBJOBS] USA - Whitewater, WI - Business Reference Librarian

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Library seeks an enthusiastic business reference librarian to join our service-oriented team. The Library serves a vibrant campus community with 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students in beautiful southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to both Madison and Milwaukee. The librarian will work closely with students and faculty of the College of Business and Economics, which is nationally renowned for its Accounting and MBA programs.

 

Andersen Library, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

 

Position: Reference & Instruction Librarian

Academic Staff Rank: Associate Academic Librarian (depending on qualifications), renewable annual full-time, 12-month appointment

 

Starting Date: January 9, 2017 (negotiable)

 

Responsibilities:

1.     Participate in information literacy for the College and Business. Also participates in the information literacy program, including subject related areas or as needed.

2.     Serve as liaison with the College of Business and Economics, including promoting library resources and services to the college faculty, staff, and students.

3.     Develop relationships with faculty and administrators to further the Library’s mission to support the University’s teaching, research and public service.

4.     Provide in-person and virtual reference assistance to library users across all academic disciplines.

5.     Assist users in utilizing print and online resources.

6.     Assist in general and reference collection development efforts, including identification of reliable resources on the Internet and high-quality online databases.

7.     Develop instructional and outreach tools including library user guides and tutorials.

8.     Serve scheduled hours including evenings and weekends shifts and relieve the librarian on duty at the Reference Desk during temporary schedule conflicts. Work evening and weekend on a rotational basis.

9.     Participate in assessment projects and an application of assessments results.

10.  Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

 

Required Qualifications:

·       ALA-accredited MLS.

·       Proficiency and commitment to information literacy.

·       Professional reference experience in an academic library, including business reference.

·       Expertise in using print and electronic information sources, including business and financial databases.

·       Demonstrated ability using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills,

·       Excellent interpersonal skills

·       Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with diverse faculty, staff, and students in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with business information resource selection.

·       Familiarity with library integration of learning management systems.

·       Experience with video tutorial software, such as Adobe Premier and Captivate.

·       Undergraduate or graduate degree in business.

·       Understanding of statistical analysis and willingness to learn statistical software.

·       Additional technological skills, such as desktop publishing and tutorial creation.

 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

For a description of the University and Library please visit our web site at http://library.uww.edu/

 

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. A criminal background check is a contingency to employment and will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

 

To Apply:

 

To review submission requirements and/or apply please visit https://my.uww.edu/employment/

The deadline to apply is October 27, 2016.  This JOB ID is:  12387

[LIBJOBS] Open Position: Online Content Specialist (Journal Manager), Bethesda, MD

http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=COMPUTERCRAFT&cws=1&rid=123

Computercraft seeks a highly skilled individual to perform comprehensive review of electronic submissions to the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) digital archives. The successful candidate will work to ensure that data files accurately represent the original content - full text as well as figures, tables, etc. To learn more about NLM's free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences literature visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/. 

The successful candidate will work onsite at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with experts from NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the National Library of Medicine (NLM). 

Job Responsibilities

• Process content and load to database using web based tools and UNIX scripts. 
• Check accuracy and integrity of source data and online presentation of content. 
• Conduct data analysis and troubleshoot errors; coordinate with appropriate personnel to solve programming and content-related issues. 
• Track incoming content and the progress of work on multiple projects in development or production stages. 
• Answer helpdesk queries from users. 
• Serve as a liaison between authors and/or publishers and the NLM. 

General Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (MLS preferred).
• Two years' experience in publishing or library science environment. 
• Familiarity with online publications, specifically electronic journals or books. 
• Positive attitude; displays flexibility and patience in a high-volume work environment. 
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once. 

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to publishers, developers, and data providers. 
• Ability to conduct data analysis and work with developers to implement solutions. 
• Ability to work with complex, detailed information. 
• Knowledge of XML and/or HTML. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• At least one item from the "Desired Skills" list. 

Desired Skills

• Experience managing production workflow of an online publication. 
• Expertise with electronic image formats (TIFF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, PNG) and with image creation software (for example, Adobe Photoshop). 
• Experience editing journal or book content or in journal or in book production. 
• Experience with UNIX/Linux in a data production environment. 

To apply for this position or learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: http://www.computercraft-usa.com/ 

Computercraft offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity for a positive work life balance with a standard 40 hour work week and the chance to work with accomplished professionals at NIH/NCBI. 

Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

Joan Yu

Computercraft Corporation

1314 Vincent Place

McLean VA 22101

(571)266-3363

www.computercraft-usa.com

 

[LIBJOBS] Pos8ition Announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian, Athens, Ohio, USA

Please forgive any duplication; this notice has been sent to several lists.

 

Electronic Resources Librarian

The Ohio University Libraries seeks applications and nominations for an energetic, inquisitive and collaborative professional to manage the life cycle of electronic resources.   The successful candidate will bring flexibility and creative thinking into their responsibilities to ensure the licensed electronic resources support the teaching and research activities of the university, and enhance the Libraries as a “dynamic gateway for the discovery, creation and exchange of knowledge, which enables students, faculty and staff to realize their promise and to achieve excellence.”

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle processes for electronic resources and serves as the expert resource for issues related to these processes within the Department and throughout the Libraries.  Duties include working with subject librarians in identifying electronic resources for consideration; acquiring and activating new electronic resources; assisting with license and pricing negotiations; troubleshooting access issues; and managing renewals and cancellations.   The successful candidate will participate in interdepartmental teams to manage projects and develop new methods of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources; maintain library systems pertaining to electronic resources; oversee the work of two Library Support Specialists;  interact with publishers, vendors and aggregators; and gather, organize and disseminate usage statistics. The person in this role will be expected to engage in professional development, and will provide leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to the acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources.

 

Specifically, the Electronic Resources Librarian:

 

• Organizes, participates in and oversees the processes for acquiring new electronic resources, communicating with vendors, publishers and aggregators to request quotes, organize trials, place new orders, and activate newly acquired resources.
• Participates in negotiating license agreements.
• Maintains data in library and third-party systems pertaining to electronic resources: the integrated library system (ILS), electronic resources management system (ERMS), MARC records provider system, and link resolver. Maintains data in and administers the library’s discovery service.
• Without direct supervisory responsibility, oversees and guides the work of two Library Support Specialists who each devote 40-50% time to assisting with managing electronic resources.  Organizes, sets goals, and reviews the Library Support Specialists’ associated day-to-day and project work.
• Organizes, participates in and oversees processes for troubleshooting access issues, and processing renewals and cancellations.
• Uses third-party and vendor systems to gather usage statistics; organizes usage statistics to enhance usability; disseminates usage statistics to stakeholders in the library and assists in interpreting statistics for assessment purposes.
• Collaborates with departmental staff in developing and recommending policies and procedures to gain efficiencies, maximize the effectiveness of processes, and ensure seamless access to electronic resources.
• Participates in interdepartmental teams to manage projects and develop new methods of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources
• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and technologies for managing electronic resources; engages in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional and national associations as part of the continuing commitment to bring best practices and innovative services to the Ohio University Libraries.

 

Qualifications

Required

 

·         A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution by the negotiated start date.

·         Knowledge of current issues in acquiring, licensing, and managing access to electronic resources.

·         Experience with an integrated library system.

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

·         Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a progressive environment.

·         Ability to take a user-centered approach in providing access to electronic resources.

·         Ability to exercise creativity and initiative in troubleshooting problems with electronic resources access.

·         Strong commitment to quality customer service.

 

Preferred

 

·         Strong ability to negotiate and maintain electronic resources’ licenses and contracts.

·         Experience acquiring and managing electronic resources in an academic or research library.

·         Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra or Millennium integrated library system.

·         Ability to effectively collaborate across departments and divisions on issues related to electronic resources.

·         Skill in planning and implementing projects.

·         Ability to make decisions independently within the framework of departmental and library policies and goals. 

·         Experience with an Electronic Resources Management System (ERMS).

·         Demonstrated ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility working with multiple assignments in a fast paced environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within Ohio University Libraries and the campus.

 

Established in 1804, Ohio University is a comprehensive, state-assisted institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity).  The University, located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, shares the City of Athens, a culturally-rich sustainable community 75 miles southeast of Columbus and 156 miles east of Cincinnati. With over 20,000 students enrolled on the Athens campus and over 8,000 students on five regional campuses, the university offers a diverse, dynamic and collegial atmosphere to its students, faculty and staff.

 

Ohio University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and a founding member of OhioLINK. The Libraries’ facilities include the Vernon R. Alden Library, the Music/Dance Library and the Southeast Ohio Regional Library Depository.  With over 3,300,000 volumes, 1,000,000+ e-books and 55,000 e-journals, OHIO has one of the largest academic libraries in North America. 

 

The collections of the Ohio University Libraries are notably strong in Southeast Asian and African materials, fine arts, and special collections related to contemporary history and journalism.  Digitized collections include those of Senator George V. Voinovich; pioneer newspaper entrepreneur E.W. Scripps; King Chulalongkorn of Siam diaries; Ceremonial Artifacts Collection of the Yao culture of North Vietnam; and University Archives including yearbooks and videos.  More information about the Libraries unique collections can be viewed at http://media.library.ohiou.edu/.

 

Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Ohio University employees enjoy a liberal benefits package including 22 days annual vacation, generous insurance, and a State of Ohio employee retirement or an alternative retirement package. The Libraries are committed to professional development to strengthen and further expertise in the profession and to bring best practices and innovative services to Ohio University Libraries.

 

Review of applications begins immediately; however applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. For full consideration, apply by October 16, 2016.  Position is available immediately.  Please apply online at http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/20278.

 

Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of OHIO’s campus are especially encouraged to apply.

 

 

Eileen Theodore-Shusta, MLS, MAS

Director of Planning Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness

Ohio University Libraries

theodore@ohio.edu

740.593.2989