NASIG Jobs

The University of Baltimore Law Library seeks a serials management librarian. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and supervises two full time Library Technicians. Duties will include coordinating the ordering, renewal, receipt, payment, check-in, claiming, bibliographic maintenance, weeding, and binding of serials of all formats, including GPO materials. The position is highly collaborative and interacts with other library staff to ensure public access, resolve complex problems, train staff, monitor and evaluate vendor performance, and perform special projects.

Deadline: January 18, 2008

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN, is seeking a librarian to manage the acquisition of books and electronic resources. This is a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.The Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for managing the library’s databases and print and electronic books. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in determining acquisition workflow processes and administering the library’s collection budget of over $1.6 million. The position supervises 1 FTE paraprofessional.

Deadline: Open until filled

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Share reference service and collection development responsibilities with the other librarians, and participate in a very active research instruction program. Manage the library’s electronic resources and supervise technical services department. With the University Librarian, the librarians collaborate in long-and short-range planning and overall management of all Staley Library services. Faculty rank (not tenure track).

Deadline: None given

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Shenandoah University is seeking applicants for an Electronic Resources Librarian. This new position will assume responsibility for all aspects of electronic resource procurement and management. Coordinates and supports the acquisition, licensing, processing and maintenance of online resources for the University Library. Updates and maintains linking capabilities for all electronic resources. Identifies and implements new approaches to electronic resource linking and accessibility. Maintains proxy server configuration and password data. Tracks and analyzes usage statistics. Oversees and maintains library website. Participates in evening and weekend reference rotation. Position reports to the Assistant Librarian for Technical Services.

Deadline: The review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

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The James E. Brooks Library at Central Washington University seeks a service-oriented Electronic Resources/Reference Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Reference Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will staff the reference desk, engage in library instruction, and assume responsibility for the planning and implementation of the public access program for electronic resources in Brooks Library. This individual will lead in the review of procedures and policies regarding the selection and use of electronic resources, and provide leadership in determining the direction, balance and emphasis of electronic collections. In collaboration with the collection development and liaison librarians, the incumbent will articulate needs and priorities as required by the University’s academic programs and the availability of online resources.

Deadline: None given

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American University Library invites applications for a tenure track Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. Seeking a forward thinking Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian to provide vision and leadership for the functions of organization of serials, electronic resources and digital initiatives. Oversee the administrative functions of the acquisitions of serials and the functions of purchasing, licensing, and acquiring access to electronic resources with a $2.1 million budget. Participate in and provide support for digital initiatives to include the American University’s institutional repository (ARC) and the Blackboard Library Site. Manage the services, shelving and collection maintenance for current periodicals, bound periodicals, microfilm, and newspaper collections. Perform administrative and management tasks, including formulating and implementing unit goals, policies and procedures; hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising five full time staff and part time student assistants. Participate in collection development activities. Work closely with other library units. This position provides library instruction or reference service.

Deadline: None given

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The Welch Medical Library at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine is seeking a Electronic Resources Librarian responsible for coordinating the selection, organization and presentation of new or updated packages of electronic databases, e-journals or e-textbooks. The librarian will monitor and evaluate usage and easy access to electronic resources and will educate patrons about limitations of licenses. The librarian will create, monitor and evaluate technical problem reporting procedures and follow up with patrons. This person will train staff, act as department liaison with other departments, faculty and other JHU libraries to ensure quality access. The Librarian ensures consistent and integrated access to licensed electronic resources in a technology-intensive learning environment. Takes a lead role in coordinating the library-wide selection, maintenance, access, and licensing of electronic resources purchased or licensed.

Deadline: None given

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