Job Announcement: Reference Electronic Resources Librarian

[Deborah Bezanson <bezanson@gwu.edu>]

George Washington University would like to announce the following
position opening:

Position:  Reference Electronic Resources Librarian
Library Assignment: Gelman Library System, Primary Location: Gelman
Library

Are you a Reference Librarian with an interest in doing more with 
electronic databases?  Are you interested in working with setting up 
federated searching products to maximize patron efficiency?  Do you have 
an interest in the licensing work that goes into providing these databases 
for patrons?

Then Gelman Library is looking for you.  We seek a dynamic, forward 
looking, collaborative and enthusiastic librarian to help provide a 
collection for today's and tomorrow's students and faculty.

Primary Functions:

Serve as a member of the Electronic Resources team, with primary 
responsibility for working with the Reference Department on maintaining 
and developing the electronic Reference collection.

* As a member of the Reference Collection Development Group, participate 
in identifying potential resources, budgeting, selecting, and deciding on 
renewals and cancellations, coordinating trials and the tracking and 
reporting of internal and external feedback.

* Coordinate with Acquisitions staff to order the databases. Maintain 
vendor representative contacts.  Perform initial license and pricing 
negotiations with vendors and consortial partners.

* Ensure appropriate access to databases by coordinating with the Library 
Information Technology and Cataloging departments, and with local 
consortium staff (WRLC).

* Work with Reference Department to customize databases to maximize 
usability for GW students and faculty.

* Provide email, telephone, and in-person troubleshooting support patron 
and staff access to databases.

* Work with Reference Librarians, WRLC staff, and members of the 
Electronic Resources team on federated searching capabilities to maximize 
the effectiveness of these tools.  Keep current on federated searching 
technologies and advancements.

* Work with the Reference Library Manager to collect, analyze and present 
usage statistics for these resources.

* Serve in Reference (desk service, research assistance appointments, 
virtual reference, email reference, reference task forces) approximately 
10 hours/week.

* Serve as a member of the EndNote Support Group.

* Participate in departmental, team and library-wide activities.

* Serve on Library, University, and consortium committees.

Supervision Exercised:  None
Supervision Received:  Serials and Electronic Resources Coordinator

Qualifications Required:

ALA-accredited MLS; Coursework or experience providing Reference service; 
Excellent oral and written communication skills;  Commitment to learn and 
use emerging technologies in the provision of library services; Ability to 
work effectively with co-workers in a collaborative, team-based 
organization; Flexibility in adapting to change; ability to apply systems 
thinking in problem-solving and decision-making; Ability to establish and 
maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty and students; 
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively 
throughout the library system; Excellent analytical skills; Competency 
with Windows applications including MS Office Word and EXCEL; Commitment 
to continual professional development.

Qualifications Preferred:

Experience using Excel to manage budgets or usage statistics; Experience 
evaluating electronic databases; Experience using EndNote.

Appointment Rank & Salary:

Appointment at the rank of Librarian I (minimum salary $42,000) or 
Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000).  Rank and salary based on 
qualifications and experience.

Review of Applications:

Review of applications begins February 6, 2006 and will continue until the 
position is filled.  Please send a letter of application, resume, and the 
names and addresses (email and paper) of three references to:

Emma Mosby
Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
The Gelman Library Administration Office
The George Washington University
The Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St, NW, Room 201
Washington, DC 20052

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.


Deborah Bezanson
Coordinator, Electronic Resources and Serials
Gelman Library, George Washington University
2130 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
(202)994-1357(v) (202)463-6205(f)