Job Posting: New York University E-resources Librarian

[Meg Manahan <mm3868@nyu.edu>]

New York University's Division of Libraries seeks an enthusiastic 
and skilled Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership 
and expertise in acquiring and integrating electronic resources 
in the Libraries collections. Based in the Acquisitions 
Department, the Electronic Resources Librarian also works 
collaboratively with staff in other areas including collection 
development, reference, information technology, and cataloging to 
identify, license, and manage ongoing access to electronic 
resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian reports directly to 
the Head of Acquisitions with a secondary reporting relationship 
to the Head of Collection Development.

The Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates the acquisition, 
processing, and maintenance of the networked electronic resources 
selected for NYU's Division of Libraries. The successful 
incumbent will oversee the electronic resources management 
infrastructure and coordinate the e-resources management team - 
consisting of staff and librarians in the acquisitions, 
cataloging, and collection development departments - charged with 
ordering and processing of all electronic resources. The 
incumbent also works closely with subject librarians and the 
Electronic Resources Committee responsible for the selection of 
digital resources.

*Duties include*: working with Collection Development, assist 
with the identification of electronic resources for consideration 
and interact with publishers, vendors and aggregators to acquire, 
establish and maintain access to electronic resources; establish 
product trials for evaluation; with the Head of Collection 
Development, review and negotiate license and contract terms 
related to electronic resources; work closely with the Special 
Formats Cataloger and Serials & E-resources Unit Supervisor on 
electronic resource access and management issues; and assist the 
Head of Acquisitions with the preparation of management reports 
and provision of statistical and budget analysis related to 
electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian also 
provides leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of 
emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues related to 
the acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic 
resources; recommends and implements new initiatives for managing 
and processing electronic resources; and collaborates with 
library staff in other departments, maintaining open 
communication channels, and participating on library-wide teams.

*Qualifications:* ALA accredited MLS and subject Master's degree 
required for tenure.* *Minimum three years of relevant library 
experience; demonstrated communication skills; ability to 
interact with diverse teams and to effectively communicate 
abstract ideas. Incumbent should be self-directed, flexible and 
adaptable to change, analytical and results-oriented. Experience 
working in team environments. Preferred: Strong understanding of 
serials acquisitions; familiarity with business principles and 
practices; experience with Library system. Familiarity with 
trends in serials management and electronic 
resources/publishing*.

*Salary/Benefits*: Faculty status and attractive benefits 
package, including five weeks annual vacation. Salary is 
commensurate with experience and background.

New York University Libraries: Library facilities at New York 
University serve the school's 40,000 students and faculty and 
contain more than 4 million volumes. The NYU Division of 
Libraries uses the SFX link resolver, stand-alone version of the 
Innovative Electronic Resources Management System, and the GEAC 
Advance integrated library system. New York University is a 
member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Research 
Libraries Group, and the Digital Library Federation; serves as 
the administrative headquarters of the Research Library 
Association of South Manhattan, a consortium that includes three 
academic institutions; and is affiliated with The New-York 
Historical Society.

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, 
including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three 
references to Ms. Janet Koztowski, Human Resources Director, New 
York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, 
NY 10012; <mailto:jobs@library.nyu.edu>.. Resumes will be 
accepted until the position is filled.

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