Job Announcement: Electronic Resources Librarian (Philadelphia, PA)

["Diana Ryan" <diana.ryan@jefferson.edu>]

Thomas Jefferson University, a health sciences university, 
invites applications and nominations for the position of 
Electronic Resources Librarian. The Electronic Resources 
Librarian ensures local and remote access to electronic resources 
to TJU faculty, staff and students. Reporting to the Director, 
Collection Management, the Electronic Resources Librarian is a 
key member of the department and supervises 3.5 FTEs. He/she also 
serves on the Library's management team.

The Electronic Resources Librarian maintains and updates 
electronic resource holdings using Serials Solutions or a similar 
electronic resource management system (ERMS), a proxy server and 
customized vendor interfaces. He/she will need to effectively 
troubleshoot access and content-related issues with aggregators, 
vendors and publishers. Additionally, the Electronic Resources 
Librarian oversees the Library's document delivery services.

Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited 
institution. Three to five years academic library experience in a 
professional position working in electronic resources and/or 
serials management required. Strong knowledge of link resolver 
technology (preferably Serials Solutions) and relational 
databases a must. Understanding of scholarly publishing, 
copyright and electronic resource licensing desirable. Must have 
an understanding of COUNTER compliant usage statistics, be 
familiar with digital library tools and standards (XML, HTML, 
OpenURL, DOI, RSS, Library 2.0, etc.), and have an understanding 
of open access and open source related issues.

Solid experience independently supervising a library 
service/function required. Experience working on projects and 
teams will be expected. Effective oral and written communication 
skills necessary. Must have a strong commitment to service.

Scott Memorial Library is a unit of Academic & Instructional 
Support & Resources (AISR), which is focused on the development 
and transmission of knowledge resources for the university and 
its hospitals. AISR develops educational software, manages three 
public access computer labs, media production services and has 
responsibility for the learning infrastructure of the University. 
Please visit JEFFLINE, AISR's knowledge management resource, at 
<http://jeffline.jefferson.edu> http://jeffline.jefferson.edu for 
more information.

Located in the center of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson 
University is comprised of: Jefferson Medical College (one of the 
ten oldest and largest medical colleges in the country), 
Jefferson College of Graduate Studies (offering masters and 
doctoral programs in biomedical sciences and public health), and 
Jefferson College of Health Professions (offering programs in 
nursing, pharmacy, physical and occupation therapy, and lab 
sciences). Its main campus includes Thomas Jefferson University 
Hospital, a major teaching hospital with over 700 
residents/fellows and significant clinical research. It is close 
to important historical and cultural institutions. Thomas 
Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary minimum: $50,000. Excellent benefits package.

Please send a letters of nomination or application in MS Word to:
James Wooten, MBA
Thomas Jefferson University
Scott Memorial Library
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: 215-503-8975
E-mail:  <mailto:James.Wooten@jefferson.edu>

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