Job posting: Emory University E-Resources Librarian

[Lola Halpin <librlah@emory.edu>]

Emory University Libraries invites applications for an 
E-Resources Librarian position. It is an exciting time to work in 
the libraries at Emory. With a recently completed new strategic 
plan fueling a number of new initiatives, the library aspires to 
be a model research library that fosters courageous inquiry 
through the integration of print, digital and multi-media 
resources. For more information please see 
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html.

*Key Responsibilities: *The E- Resources Librarian has 
responsibility in a rapidly changing environment with new systems 
on the horizon for acquiring, licensing and making accessible 
electronic resources in support of the library's mission and 
aligned with the university's research and education program to 
include:

    * Acquiring and licensing electronic resources, including electronic
      journals, databases and electronic books;
    * Serving a lead role in license agreement negotiations,
      coordinating the work of electronic resources staff and others
      engaged in negotiating licenses and monitoring to assure best
      practices and quality control;
    * Serving a lead role in providing public access to electronic
      journals through support and maintenance of link resolver
      software, SFX, and a university-wide electronic journals database;
      providing support and maintenance of administrative data for
      electronic journals in a university-wide database and through
      migration to a new electronic resource management system;
    * Participating in the shared work of responding to user inquiries
      relating to access to electronic resources.
    * Representing the library in national, regional and campus
      organizations and initiatives.

*Qualifications: *The successful candidate will have solid 
experience negotiating and monitoring licensing agreements for 
electronic resources, experience with link resolver software, and 
familiarity with electronic resource management systems. He /she 
will be knowledgeable of trends in electronic publishing, issues 
relating to electronic resources and scholarly communication, and 
will have proven ability to work with vendors and publishers. 
Effective interpersonal skills and oral and written communication 
skills are essential along with an ability to make contributions 
in a rapidly changing environment. An ALA-accredited MLS or 
equivalent advanced degree in library or information science is 
required as well as experience in an academic or large public 
library. Demonstrated record of professional involvement and 
contribution is expected.

*Salary and Benefits*: Salary and rank based on qualifications 
and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition 
benefits. Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. 
Generous support for moving expenses.

*Application*: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, 
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. 
Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff 
Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications 
may be faxed to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed via Kerri Davis at 
kerri.davis@emory.edu <mailto:kerri.davis@emory.edu> . 
Application review begins June 2007 and continues until the 
position is successfully filled.

*Environment*: One of the nation's leading research universities, 
Emory excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new 
faculty and administrative appointments, volume of sponsored 
research, academic achievement of entering students, racial and 
gender diversity of the faculty and students, endowment support, 
and national reputation of both the university and healthcare. 
The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries 
and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and 
Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total 
approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of 
manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands 
of electronic information resources. The Woodruff Library's 
Center for Library and Information Resources provides an 
integrated service environment that brings together technology 
and media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes 
an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance 
learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a 
state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech 
Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music and Media 
Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, 
and comfortable study space with data connections as well as 
wireless access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are 
members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the 
Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the 
Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library 
Federation (for more information about the libraries visit 
http://web.library.emory.edu <http://web.library.emory.edu/>).

/Emory// University// is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and encourages women and minority candidates./

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Lola A. Halpin
Interim Division Leader for Technical Services
Woodruff General Libraries
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322

Phone: 404-727-1132
Fax: 404-727-0053